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Aurangzeb's War Horses: The Cavalry That Carried an Empire
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the overlooked workhorses of Mughal warfare: the war horses that carried Aurangzeb's armies through the Deccan for decades. From the prized horses of Turan and Iran to the hardy Deccan ponies, Lucas details how the Mughal cavalry was organized, supplied, and maneuvered, drawing on the Maasir-i-Alamgiri and the Fatawa-e-Alamgiri. He explains the crucial role of the remount system, the logistics of fodder and water, and the devastating impact of the Deccan's climate on both horses and empire. Luna prompts him on the difference…
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