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Aurangzeb's Elephant Corps War Beasts of the Mughal Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of war elephants in Aurangzeb's campaigns, focusing on their tactical use, logistics, and symbolic importance. They discuss the elephant corps known as the 'Pil-Khana', the legendary elephant Mastan who carried the emperor into battle, and the training methods of mahouts. The conversation covers specific battles like Samugarh and the siege of Golconda, where elephants were used to breach gates. They also touch on the decline of elephant warfare under Aurangzeb's successors, tying it to the empire's broader military and…
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