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Aurangzeb's Spies: The Emperor Who Saw Everything
Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire for nearly half a century, but how did he keep control of a realm stretching from Kabul to Bengal? The answer lay in his vast intelligence network — the barids, munshis, and confidants who reported on generals, nobles, and even his own sons. Drawing on the Maasir-i-Alamgiri and European accounts, this episode digs into the workings of Mughal espionage: the postal spies who read letters, the women in the harem who passed secrets, the network of informants that made Aurangzeb arguably the most informed emperor in Indian history. We explore the dark side too —…
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