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Aurangzeb's Maratha War: The Guerrilla Tactics That Broke an Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the Maratha rebellion that consumed Aurangzeb's final decades. They explore the guerrilla warfare pioneered by Shivaji and perfected by his successors like Santaji Ghorpade and Dhanaji Jadhav. Lucas explains how Maratha light cavalry, using hit-and-run tactics and intimate knowledge of the Deccan terrain, systematically bled the Mughal army dry. He recounts specific battles like the siege of Jinji and the daring raid on the Mughal camp at Paranda. Luna asks about the infamous Afzal Khan episode and the role of Maratha forts. They discuss the…
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