Aurungzebe
Collier's New Encyclopedia: known as the Great Mogul, or Emperor of Hindustan, born Oct. 22, 1618. He was the son of Shah Jehan, and properly named Mohammed, but received from his grandfather that of Aurungzebe (Ornament of the Throne). After deposing and imprisoning his father, and putting his brothers to death, Aurungzebe, in 1658, was crowned sole monarch of the great Mogul Empire. His long reign was more remarkable for its internal policy than for its outward events. Aurungzebe carried on many wars, conquered Golconda and Beejapur, and subjugated the Mahrattas. Aurungzebe died at Ahmednuggur, in the Deccan, Feb. 21, 1709, master of 21 provinces, and of a revenue of about $200,000,000.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: a-rung-zeb', emperor of Hindustan. He was the third son of the emperor Shah Jehan. His reign began in 1658, after he had murdered two brothers and imprisoned his father. He was surnamed "Conqueror of the World." Musselmans regard him as one of the greatest of their monarchs. He built a magnificent mosque in Benares. It is still the most prominent object in that sacred city. 2026 Editor's Note: Aurangzeb, the last of the great Mughal emperors, has become one of the most fought-over figures in South Asian history: to some a pious ascetic, to others a bigot whose destruction of Hindu temples and harsh taxes fuel India's religious tensions to this day. The vast empire he stretched to its limit crumbled soon after his death. (Ed: BR 2026-07-10)
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Autumn
Aiton's Encyclopedia: the third season of the year-following the summer-the fall of the year. Astronomically, it extends from the autumnal equinox , September 22d, to the winter solstice, December 21st. In America, as popularly understood, it comprises September, October, and November. In Great Britain it is held to come and end a month earlier. The term, fall, is considered an Americanism. It has reference to the falling of leaves. In the northern hemisphere autumn is the season of harvest, of ingathering. The poet Spenser has described the season in joyous language: Then came the Autumn all in yellow clad, As though he joyed in his plenteous store, Laden with fruits that made him laugh, full glad That he had banished hunger... Upon his head a wreath, that was enrolled With ears of corn of every sort, he bore; And in his hand a sickle he did hold, To reap the ripening fruits the earth had yold.
Collier's New Encyclopedia: the season of the year which follows summer and precedes winter. Astronomically, it is considered to extend from the autumnal equinox, the genus piper (pepper). Sept. 23, in which the sun enters Libra, to the winter solstice , Dec. 22, in which he enters Capricorn. Popularly, it is believed to embrace the months of September, October, and November .
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Azalea
Collier's New Encyclopedia: a genus of plants belonging to the order ericaceæ (heathworts). Several foreign azaleas are cultivated in gardens and greenhouses on account of the abundance of their fine flowers, and, in some cases, their fragrant smell. There are numerous varieties of the species, and hybids may be formed between azalea and the nearlyallied genus rhododendron. Azaleas are best cultivated in a peaty soil. The most delicate species is azalea indica.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: . See Rhododendron
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Azrael
Aiton's Encyclopedia: az'ra-el, in Hebrew and Mohammedan mythology, the angel of Death. He is represented as watching over the dying and separating the soul from the body. In Longfellow's Tales of a Wayside Inn, the Spanish Jew's story is entitled Azracel, and the Death angel appears as one of the characters in the tale.
Collier's New Encyclopedia: the name given to the angel of death by the Mohammedans.
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