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Aurangzeb's War of Succession: The Final Act and the End of an Era
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the bloody final chapter of Aurangzeb's war of succession. They focus on the clash at Samugarh in 1658, where Aurangzeb faced his brother Dara Shikoh in a decisive battle. The episode delves into Dara's military mistakes, Aurangzeb's cunning use of propaganda and battlefield tactics, and the aftermath—how Aurangzeb's victory led to the imprisonment of his father Shah Jahan and the consolidation of his own power. Along the way, Lucas unpacks the roles of key figures like Murad Bakhsh, Shah Shuja, and the Mughal…
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