Aureng-zebe
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Aureng-zebe
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Aureng-zebe is a Restoration drama by John Dryden, written in 1675. It is based loosely on the figures of Aurangzeb (Aureng-zebe), the then-reigning Mughal Emperor of India; his brother, Murad Baksh (Morat); and their father, Shah Jahan (Emperor). The piece is the last drama that Dryden wrote in rhymed verse. It is considered his best tragic work. The premiere production by the King's Company featured Charles Hart in the title role, Michael Mohun as the Old Emperor, Edward Kynaston as Morat, Wil
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Restoration heroic drama by John Dryden
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aureng-zebe
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2023-05-20T04:11:51Z
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