India, March 17 -- The tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, located in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, was built in 1707, the year of his death. It stands as a simple yet historically significant monument, marking the final resting place of one of the most controversial rulers in Indian history. For years, the site remained largely untouched by significant debate, even during the Maratha Confederacy (1674-1818), when the Marathas, despite their political and cultural rivalry with the Mughals, showed respect toward Mughal monuments. Notably, Chhatrapati Shahu I, the fifth ruler of the Maratha Empire, visited Aurangzeb's tomb to pay his respects.

However, recent developments have reignited tensions surrounding the tomb. A Hindi film,Chhava, has spark...