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Aurangzeb's Kashmir: The Emperor's Summer Retreat and Final Resting Place
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Aurangzeb's relationship with Kashmir — the Mughal paradise that served as his summer retreat and, unexpectedly, his final resting place. They trace the emperor's visits to the valley, his patronage of the Shalimar Bagh and other gardens, and the political symbolism of his long stays in Srinagar. The conversation also covers Aurangzeb's controversial decision to be buried in a simple, unmarked grave in Khuldabad (Deccan) rather than in a grand mausoleum in Kashmir or Delhi — a choice that reflects his complex legacy. Along the way, they…
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