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Aurangzeb's Siege of Chittorgarh: When Faith and Empire Collided
In 1657, Prince Aurangzeb — not yet emperor — set his sights on the fortress of Chittorgarh, the legendary stronghold of the Sisodia Rajputs. This episode examines the siege that became a crucible for Aurangzeb's military reputation and his evolving relationship with Rajput honor. We explore the fortress's layered defenses, the role of Rajput jauhar (self-immolation) as a cultural weapon, and how the siege foreshadowed the brutal compromises Aurangzeb would later make as emperor. Drawing on accounts from the Maasir-i-Alamgiri and Rajput chronicles like the Vir Vinod, we trace the…
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