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Aurangzeb's Silk Road: Trade, Spies, and the Mughal Economy
While history remembers Aurangzeb for his wars and religious policies, he was also a meticulous manager of the empire’s vast commercial networks. This episode explores the intricate web of trade routes that connected the Mughal heartland to Central Asia, the Persian Gulf, and beyond. We look at how the emperor used spies, tax farmers, and diplomatic correspondence to protect merchant caravans from bandits and rival powers. Through the lens of the Ruqa'at-i-Alamgiri letters and court records, we see Aurangzeb as an active participant in global commerce, negotiating with Safavid rulers and…
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