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Aurangzeb's Kashmir Summer: The Emperor's Mountain Refuge
This episode explores Aurangzeb's lesser-known relationship with Kashmir — his five extended summer stays in the valley between 1663 and 1666, the Mughal gardens he refurbished, and the political purpose behind these retreats. We discuss the construction of the Pari Mahal observatory, the emperor's patronage of the Shalimar and Nishat gardens, and how these vacations doubled as a show of imperial authority over a restive frontier. Lucas and Luna also delve into the contrast between Aurangzeb's austere reputation and his enjoyment of Kashmir's pleasures — from the shikara…
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