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Aurangzeb's Temple Destruction: Politics, Piety, and Propaganda
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore one of the most contentious aspects of Aurangzeb's reign: the destruction of Hindu temples. Was it driven by personal piety, political calculation, or a mix of both? They examine specific cases, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi (1669) and the Kesava Deo Temple in Mathura (1670), drawing on contemporary sources like the Maasir-i-Alamgiri and the travelogues of Niccolao Manucci and François Bernier. Lucas explains the complex motivations behind these actions—from punishing rebellious zamindars to asserting Mughal authority—while…
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