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The Mughal Prince Who Became Bengal's Rebel Emperor: Shah Shuja
In 1658, as the Mughal Empire tore itself apart in a war of succession between Shah Jahan's sons, one prince made a desperate gamble that would reshape the history of Bengal. Shah Shuja, governor of Bengal and the eldest surviving son, declared himself emperor from his capital at Rajmahal. This episode follows his brief reign, his defeat by Aurangzeb, his flight through Arakan, and his mysterious disappearance. We explore the Battle of Bahadurpur (1658), the shifting loyalties of Bengali zamindars, and the fateful alliance with the Arakanese king that ended in betrayal. Learn how Shah…
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