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Aurangzeb's Deccan Campaign and the Maratha Resistance
In this episode, we explore the military and political dynamics of Aurangzeb's prolonged campaign in the Deccan region from 1680 to 1707. Lucas and Luna discuss how the Mughal Emperor’s decision to move his court to the south was driven by both strategic necessity and personal piety, leading to a decade-long war against the rising Maratha Confederacy. We examine the roles of key figures such as Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sambhaji, and Dhanaji Jadhav, and analyze how guerrilla tactics employed by the Marathas eroded Mughal logistical lines. The conversation also touches on the administrative…
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