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Aurangzeb's Fatwa on Slavery: Islamic Law and Mughal Captives
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into Aurangzeb's controversial fatwa on slavery, issued in the late 17th century. They explore the legal framework of the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence, which Aurangzeb's jurists used to codify rules for enslaving prisoners of war, particularly non-Muslims. The conversation examines the practical implications of this fatwa during the Mughal–Maratha wars, including the mass enslavement of Maratha civilians. Lucas contrasts Aurangzeb's policies with earlier Mughal practices under Akbar and Jahangir, who had restricted enslavement. He…
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