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Aurangzeb's Elephant Corps: War Beasts of the Mughal Empire
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the role of war elephants in Aurangzeb's military campaigns. From the massive pachyderms that carried howdahs into battle to the logistics of feeding and training them, we uncover how elephants shaped Mughal warfare. Learn about the famous elephants like 'Lal Kunwar' used in the Deccan wars, the specialized elephant corps known as 'Pilkhana', and how Aurangzeb's use of elephants compared to his predecessors. We also discuss the economic and environmental impact of maintaining thousands of elephants, and…
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