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Aurangzeb's Deccan Campaigns: The War That Broke the Mughal Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Aurangzeb's twenty-five-year war in the Deccan that drained the Mughal treasury and ultimately led to the empire's decline. They discuss the strategic fortress of Bijapur, the Adil Shahi dynasty's fall in 1686, the siege of Golconda in 1687, and the role of Maratha guerrilla tactics under Shivaji and his successors. Lucas explains how Aurangzeb's obsession with expansion in the south left the north vulnerable, and how the Deccan campaigns shattered Mughal military and financial strength. They also touch on the Deccan's distinct…
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