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Aurangzeb's Secret Hindu Generals: Mirza Raja Jai Singh
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the complex career of Mirza Raja Jai Singh I, the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler of Amber who became one of Aurangzeb's most trusted commanders despite the emperor's strict Islamic policies. Jai Singh led Mughal forces against Shivaji, negotiated the Treaty of Purandar in 1665, and even captured the Maratha king — only to see Shivaji's dramatic escape from Agra. We discuss how Jai Singh navigated the tension between his Hindu faith and his service to a Muslim emperor, his military reforms, and his relationship with Aurangzeb, who ultimately…
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