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Aurangzeb's Tulip Obsession and Mughal Aesthetics
While history often paints Aurangzeb as a stern ascetic who rejected art, his court was defined by a profound love for the tulip. This episode explores how the Mughal Emperor cultivated hundreds of tulip varieties from Persia, turning them into symbols of imperial power and spiritual reflection. We trace the journey of these bulbs from the gardens of Isfahan to the charbagh layouts of Lahore and Delhi, examining how floral aesthetics intersected with military campaigns in the Deccan. Through letters and garden records, we uncover the story of the 'tulip mania' that captivated the…
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