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Aurangzeb's Architectural Legacy: Mosques, Tombs, and the Politics of Marble
Emperor Aurangzeb is often remembered as a temple destroyer, but what did he build? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Aurangzeb's architectural projects — from the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore to the Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, and the marble mosques inside the Red Fort. They discuss how his construction program served political legitimacy, how it differed from Shah Jahan's grand projects, and why one of his most famous buildings is nicknamed 'the poor man's Taj Mahal.' Along the way, they touch on the controversy over his simple open-air grave, the fate of…
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