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Aurangzeb's Deccan Strategy: The Art of the Long War
While previous episodes have detailed Aurangzeb’s bureaucratic reforms, his secret police networks, and the cultural tensions surrounding the jizya tax, Episode 243 shifts focus to the military and logistical nightmare that defined his final three decades. We explore the specific mechanics of the Mughal campaign in the Deccan plateau, examining how the empire attempted to project power over the rugged terrain of Bijapur and Golconda. Lucas and Luna discuss the strategic failures of Aurangzeb’s siege tactics against Maratha guerrilla forces, the economic strain of maintaining a standing army…
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