Question

How did the rule of Emperor Babur compare to that of Emperor Aurangzeb?

Answer 1

There are many misconceptions about Aurangzeb as a ruler. In fact,according to some historians,he is a much maligned monarch.
OTOH,Akbar is regarded as Akbar,the Great,which he definitely was.
Similarities- There are few similarities between the two when it comes the way they ruled. Some of them are-
Both were Mughal rulers of course.
Both were most powerful during there respective tenures. Both of them were expansionists who wanted to rule whole of subcontinent,which they almost did.
Both faced similar problems from neighbouring rulers. Akbar had threats from Northwest frontier rulers and Deccan powers,Aurangzeb faced mighty forces of Shivaji.
Both inducted large number of Hindu nobles.Contrary to many views, Aurangzeb inducted large number of Hindu nobles.

Answer 2

Both Aurangzeb and Babur were governors of the Mongol empire, their governments were centered on Islam, although Babur was a leader who allowed religious freedom, unlike Aurangzeb who oppressed devotees of Hinfuism steadily.

Both were powerful governors in Indian territory and established an intellectual and efficient government. Although Babur is considered a kind and charitable leader who has succeeded in establishing foreign relations with other nations; Aurangzeb is considered a ruthless leader, who established his rule in authoritarianism and led to the fall of the Mongol empire.