In his defence of Aurangzeb, the journalist said the Mughal ruler's generosity is evident from the fact that even though Aurangzeb imposed Jizya (a religious tax) on Hindus he exempted Brahmins, women and old people from it. He added that Aurangzeb did destroy some Hindu temples but he also built some temples.
Richa's mother in law is a victim of the machine herself. But her light has dimmed and died long back. She no longer questions or objects but does her chores with a robotic perfection. Richa doesn't dislike her; she is terrified of becoming her because that is what everyone expects her to.