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Aurangzeb's Love Letters: The Emperor's Secret Heart
In 1656, a 38-year-old prince named Aurangzeb wrote a letter to his dying father that would reveal a side of him history often forgets. This episode uncovers the intimate correspondence between Aurangzeb and his father, Shah Jahan, and his mother, Mumtaz Mahal — letters that survive in the imperial archives. We explore how a man known for rigid piety and ruthless ambition could also express profound tenderness, asking his father for forgiveness and recalling his mother's gentle embrace. We read from the actual letters — including the one where Aurangzeb mentions his favorite horse…
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