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Aurangzeb's Siege of Bijapur: The Fall of the Adil Shahi Sultanate
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into one of Aurangzeb's most costly and dramatic campaigns: the siege of Bijapur, capital of the Adil Shahi sultanate. They explore the city's formidable defenses, the failed negotiations, the military engineering, and the decisive role of betrayal. Discover how the Mughal emperor finally captured the stronghold in 1686, what happened to the young Sultan Sikandar Adil Shah, and how this victory—like so many others—sowed the seeds of imperial overreach. Learn about the legendary Sidi Masud, the colossal artillery battery, and the siege's…
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