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Aurangzeb's Last Will: The Emperor Who Died Penniless
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final years of Aurangzeb's life — not the battles or the politics, but the man himself, as revealed through his will and letters. We examine his last testament, written in 1707 as he lay dying in Ahmednagar, where he divided his empire among his sons but left no personal wealth. We read from his actual letters to his sons, where he confesses his failures, fears divine punishment, and urges them to rule justly. The episode also covers his austere lifestyle in the Deccan — he sewed his own caps, copied Qurans for money, and lived in a small tent…
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