What does 'Zinda Peer' literally mean?

It means 'Living Saint' in Persian, referring to someone who embodies saintly virtues while still alive.

Personalities of the Mughal Empire

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which Mughal Emperor was known as 'Zinda Peer'?

Aurangzeb was known as the 'Zinda Peer' (Living Saint) due to his simple lifestyle and strict devotion to Islamic religious practices. He was famous for earning his own livelihood through manual labor like sewing caps.

Exam Year

2003

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_2003_205 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India