Immediate Cause of Rebellion. Offensive and Support. Retreat and Further Conflict. Resolution and Aftermath. Role of Nur JahanEarly Life and Marriage. Family Influence and Political Rise. Role in Governance and Administration. Cultural Contributions and Legacy. Relationship with Jahangir and Shah JahanPolitical and Administrative Developments. Jahangir's Reign and Challenges. Nur Jahan's Influence and Succession Issues.

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  Jahangir (1613 Settlement with Mewar): Jahangir settled a long conflict with Mewar in 1613. He continued Akbar's policy of granting favors to Rajput rajas and forming matrimonial alliances with them.
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  Shah Jahan: Maintained alliances with Rajputs during his reign. Rajput contingents served in various regions such as the Deccan, Balkh (Central Asia), and Qandhar. Despite being the son of a Rathor princess, Shah Jahan did not establish further matrimonial relations with leading Rajput rajas. High honor was accorded to heads of leading Rajput houses like Jodhpur and Amber.

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  Value of Rajput Alliances: Aurangzeb valued alliances with the Rajputs highly. He increased the mansab (rank and salary) of the Maharana of Mewar to secure active support. Despite conflicts and defections, he pardoned and restored the mansab of Jaswant Singh of Marwar, appointing him to significant commands including the governorship of Gujarat.
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  Conflict with Marwar (Jaswant Singh):
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    Initial Conflict: Jaswant Singh had fought against Aurangzeb and defected during campaigns. He even invited Dara Shikoh to his dominions.
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    Pardon and Restoration: Aurangzeb pardoned Jaswant Singh, restored his previous mansab, and assigned him important roles.
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  Marwar Control under Aurangzeb:
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    Intervention and Khalisa: Aurangzeb aimed to bring Marwar under direct Mughal administration (khalisa) due to debts and internal disturbances caused by Jaswant Singh's governance.
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    Resistance and Measures: Anticipating resistance, Aurangzeb allocated two parganas in Marwar for Jaswant Singh's family and supporters. He deployed a strong army and marched to Ajmer to enforce his orders.
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  Succession Dispute and Policies:
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    After Jaswant Singh's Death: After Jaswant Singh's death in 1678, a succession dispute arose in Marwar. Aurangzeb adhered to Mughal tradition, taking control of the state (khalisa) to maintain law and order and to secure debts owed to the state.
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    Offer to Inder Singh: Initially favored Inder Singh, the nephew of Jaswant Singh, for succession.
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  Conflict with Mewar:
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    Support for Ajit Singh: Ajit Singh, the posthumous son of Jaswant Singh, was supported by Mewar. Aurangzeb attempted to resolve the succession issue by offering Ajit Singh mansab and two parganas in Marwar.
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  Outcome and Legacy:
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    Military and Political Impact: Aurangzeb's policies towards Marwar and Mewar were criticized as clumsy and detrimental to Mughal military prestige.
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    Strained Relations: The conflicts strained Mughal-Rajput relations, raising doubts about Mughal commitment to longstanding allies and their motivations under Aurangzeb's rigid rule.
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    Historical Evaluation: Despite these conflicts, Aurangzeb's actions were not necessarily driven by a fixed determination to subvert Hinduism, as alleged. He continued to allow entry of Marathas into the nobility, indicating broader strategic concerns beyond religious motives.

This comprehensive set of information details Aurangzeb's policies and actions concerning the Rajputs, focusing particularly on Marwar and Mewar, highlighting the complexities and consequences of his interactions with these Rajput states during his reign.