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Aurangzeb and the Rajput Rebellion of 1679
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Aurangzeb's fraught relationship with the Rajputs, focusing on the 1679 rebellion that erupted after he annexed the kingdom of Marwar following the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. They delve into the clash between Aurangzeb's centralizing policies and Rajput traditions of autonomy and honor. The discussion covers the role of the Rathore clan, the leadership of Durgadas Rathore, and the dramatic events like the siege of Jodhpur and the guerrilla war that drained Mughal resources. Lucas also examines Aurangzeb's policies of temple…
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