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Aurangzeb's Bandits: The Zamindari Revolt That Shook the Empire
In 1669, a Hindu zamindar named Gokula led a rebellion of Jats and Gujars against Mughal authority near Mathura. The uprising, rooted in resentment over Aurangzeb's religious policies and heavy taxation, resulted in the brief capture of the city of Mathura. Lucas and Luna explore the social and economic pressures that drove the revolt, the brutal suppression by Mughal forces, and how the aftermath sowed seeds for future Jat resistance. They discuss the role of zamindars as local power brokers, the shifting loyalties of peasant communities, and the long-term impact on Mughal control in…
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