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Aurangzeb's Maratha War: The Emperor Who Lost the Deccan
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into Aurangzeb's long, grinding war against the Marathas — a conflict that stretched for nearly three decades and drained the Mughal Empire's treasury, manpower, and morale. They trace the rise of Shivaji, the guerrilla tactics that frustrated Mughal armies, the brutal executions of Sambhaji and the capture of Rajaram's family, and the emergence of Tarabai as a formidable leader. They examine how Aurangzeb's obsession with the Deccan — fueled by his desire to crush Maratha power and his own religious zeal — led him to overextend his…
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