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Aurangzeb's Military Bureaucracy and the Cost of Empire
While previous episodes have explored Aurangzeb’s religious policies, his tulip obsession, and the brutal Deccan wars, this episode examines the invisible machinery that kept his vast empire running: the military bureaucracy. We dive into the mansab system, where rank was determined by the number of cavalrymen a noble had to maintain, and how this created immense financial strain. Lucas and Luna discuss the role of key administrators like Bhimsen Saxena and the Khufia Nawis (secret police) who monitored troop movements and loyalty. The conversation traces the logistical nightmare of moving an…
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