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Aurangzeb's Failed Siege of Maratha Fortresses
In this episode, we explore Aurangzeb's relentless but ultimately futile campaign to capture the Maratha hill forts in the Western Ghats. Focusing on the 1689 siege of Raigad and the 1700–1705 operations against the forts of Satara, Wai, and Khelna, we examine how Maratha guerrilla tactics and the rugged terrain neutralized the Mughal war machine. Lucas details the roles of Maratha commanders like Santaji Ghorpade and Dhanaji Jadhav, the use of secret mountain passes and night attacks, and the logistical nightmare of supplying siege armies in the monsoon. We also discuss the…
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