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Aurangzeb's Shadow Army: The Eunuch Generals of the Mughal Court
While we have explored Aurangzeb’s wars, coins, and religious edicts, his inner circle remained a mystery. This episode reveals the rise of the eunuch generals who managed the imperial harem and eventually commanded armies in the Deccan. We trace the careers of Khwaja Amin Khan, Malik Ambar’s legacy, and the political maneuvering of the Sarai Sultan. Through the lens of these trusted outsiders, we examine how Aurangzeb used castrated servants to bypass the noble factions that threatened his authority. Discover how a man born into slavery could become the emperor’s right hand, controlling…
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