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Aurangzeb's Secret Garden: Tulips and Empire
While Aurangzeb is often remembered for his austere policies and endless Deccan wars, he was also a man of profound aesthetic refinement. This episode explores the surprising world of Mughal horticulture, focusing on the Lagar Garden in Agra and the tulip trade that connected the imperial court to the wider world. We delve into how Prince Khurram (later Shah Jahan) cultivated these flowers not just for beauty, but as symbols of power and piety. The conversation examines the role of Zeb-un-Nissa, the emperor’s daughter and poet, in maintaining these gardens, and how the tulip became a currency…
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