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Aurangzeb's Fatwa: The Fatawa-e-Alamgiri and Islamic Law in Mughal India
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Fatawa-e-Alamgiri, the massive compendium of Hanafi Islamic law commissioned by Aurangzeb. They discuss why the emperor, known for his piety and legalism, undertook this project in the midst of his Deccan wars. The conversation covers the role of the ulama, the choice of the Hanafi school, the legal status of Hindus and Shias, and the fatwa's long-term impact on Mughal governance and South Asian Islam. Lucas draws on the work of scholars like Muzaffar Alam and the primary sources of the Maasir-i-Alamgiri to show how the Fatawa-e-Alamgiri was…
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