How did Aurangzeb end the Qutb Shahi kingdom of Golconda?

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Charminar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India — Hyderabad The Charminar in the old city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

The Qutb Shahi dynasty, which ruled the kingdom of Golconda, was brought to an end in 1687 when the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb annexed the kingdom.12

This conquest was part of the broader Mughal expansion into the Deccan region, which had intensified as the Mughal Empire moved southward to consolidate its power. Following a period of increasing pressure from Mughal forces, the empire successfully conquered the region, including Hyderabad, in 1685, which was followed by the final annexation of the Golconda kingdom in 1687. The Mughal occupation of the area was marked by significant plunder and destruction.34