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History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c24.18

History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c24.18

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v2.c24.18

But the lucky day was not to be missed. So, with hurried preparations and curtailed ceremonies he sat on the throne at the appointed hour in the garden of Shalamar outside the city of Delhi, and assumed the title of Alamgir (‘Conqueror of the Universe’) with the usual additions of Padishah and Ghazi (i.e., Emperor and Holy Warrior). Six days afterwards he resumed the march towards Lahore.