Three links on the renaming of the Aurangzeb Road:

(1) From the Indian Express:
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/renaming-aurangzeb-road-kalam-dragged-into-controversy-he-tried-to-avoid-all-his-life-congress/

(2) From the mouth of Irfan Habib:
http://www.catchnews.com/india-news/aurangzeb-road-renamed-akbar-and-shah-jahan-are-next-irfan-habib-1440878982.html

(3) From DNA India :
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pm-narendra-modi-under-fire-by-civil-society-over-aurnagzeb-road-ftii-row-2122340

There is much to be said for leaving historical names alone. But there is
much precedent for renaming roads (but not countries) named after a
"favcorite bad guy". Agree? Disagree? Comments?
 - James

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