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Aurangzeb vs the Sikh Gurus: The Mughal-Punjab Conflict
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Aurangzeb's tumultuous relationship with the Sikh community in Punjab, focusing on the executions of Guru Tegh Bahadur and the persecution of Guru Gobind Singh. They discuss the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1675 under Aurangzeb's orders, the subsequent militarization of the Sikhs under Guru Gobind Singh, and the founding of the Khalsa in 1699. The episode also covers key battles like the First Battle of Anandpur and the siege of Chamkaur, where Guru Gobind Singh's sons were killed. Lucas unpacks the political motivations behind…
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