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Aurangzeb vs the Rathores: The 1679 Siege of Jodhpur
In 1679, Aurangzeb personally led a campaign against the Rathore Rajputs of Marwar, triggered by a succession dispute after the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. This episode dives into the brutal siege of Jodhpur, the destruction of its temples, and the rebellion of Jaswant's adopted son Ajit Singh. We explore the role of Rajput queen Rani Hada who defended the fort, the betrayal of the Mughal general Tahawar Khan, and how this conflict alienated the Rajputs—key allies of the Mughals—sewing long-term instability. The episode also touches on the construction of the Mehrangarh Fort's…
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