History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c37.s10.t2.12

v3.c37.s10.t2.12

The first CENSOR of Aurangzib's reign was Mulla Auz Wajih, a native of Samarqand. An unrivalled scholar, he came to India in 1640 and became Mufti of Shah Jahan. Appointed by Aurangzib as Chief Censor in June 1659, "he exerted himself far beyond any other holder of the post in putting down sinful practices." As Censor he enjoyed the rank and emoluments of a Commander of One Thousand, instead of his former stipend of Rs. 1,250 a month. But in October 1663 he lost his office for some offence, and devoted the rest of his life to teaching. In April 1676 he was restored to his *mansab* but not to his post, and died next November.* His successor was Khwajah Sayyid Qadir (*A.N.* 840). We find Khwajah Muhammad Shah holding the Censor's office in 1705. (*Akhbarat*, 49—20).