Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, died of natural causes in 1707 at the age of about 88. His health had deteriorated due to constant military campaigns and the burdens of ruling, especially in his later years. In early 1707, while in Ahmednagar, India, Aurangzeb fell seriously ill and was unable to continue traveling. On February 21, 1707, after performing his morning prayers, he entered a trance-like state, murmured indistinct words while clutching his rosary, and passed away peacefully by 8 a.m. His death occurred on a Friday, the Muslim Sabbath, which aligned with his devout beliefs
. Aurangzeb was buried in a modest, unmarked grave in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, reflecting his personal austerity and piety, unlike the grand mausoleums of his predecessors. He had reportedly paid for his burial by stitching caps and copying the Quran during his lifetime
. In summary, Aurangzeb died of natural causes related to old age and the cumulative toll of his prolonged military campaigns and administrative responsibilities. His death marked the end of an era for the Mughal Empire, which soon entered a period of decline and internal strife
