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Aurangzeb's Water Works: Canals, Wells, and an Empire's Thirst
Aurangzeb is remembered for war and piety, but what about water? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the emperor's hydraulic projects across the Mughal Empire — from the massive canal he commissioned in the Punjab to the stepwells and baolis of the Deccan. Drawing on Mughal chronicles like the Maasir-i-Alamgiri and the Fatawa-e-Alamgiri, they uncover how water infrastructure shaped settlement, agriculture, and even military strategy. Discover the engineers behind these works, the role of Persian water management techniques, and how a network of wells and reservoirs sustained armies…
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