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The Battle of Rajmahal: How Akbar Conquered Bengal
In 1576, the Mughal Empire under Akbar faced its toughest challenge yet: the Afghan Sultan Daud Karrani, who ruled the rich and independent Sultanate of Bengal. This episode follows the dramatic campaign that culminated in the Battle of Rajmahal, where Mughal forces under Munim Khan and Man Singh used riverine warfare to finally subdue Bengal. We explore Daud's defiance — striking coins in his own name — the Mughal siege of Rajmahal fort, and how the geography of Bengal's rivers shaped the conflict. The conquest transformed Bengal into the wealthiest province of the empire, setting…
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