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Aurangzeb's Bodyguard: The Eunuch Who Ruled the Mughal Harem
Aurangzeb's reign wasn't just defined by war and piety—it was also shaped by the men who guarded his inner sanctum. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the extraordinary career of Khwaja Hafiz, a eunuch who rose from captive to become commander of the imperial bodyguard and de facto administrator of the harem. Through his story, we uncover the hidden politics of the Mughal harem: how eunuchs controlled access to the emperor, managed vast patronage networks, and even led armies. We dive into the accounts of European travelers like Niccolao Manucci and Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, who…
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