Was Aurangzeb a Religious Bigot or a Pragmatic Mughal Ruler?

Aurangzeb's reign (1658-1707) remains a complex subject in Mughal history, characterized by a dual interpretation of his actions. This analysis, grounded solely in contemporary primary sources, evaluates whether his governance prioritized religious orthodoxy, making him a 'religious bigot,' or if political and administrative pragmatism primarily guided his imperial decisions.