Aurangzeb's Deccan War and the Maratha Resistance

Aurangzeb: The Emperor Who Expanded and Broke the Mughal Empire — Fexingo History · Sep 14, 2026 · 7m · transcript

While previous episodes have explored Aurangzeb’s legal codes, poetry, and administrative networks, this episode shifts focus to the military reality that ultimately unraveled his empire. We examine the decade-long campaign in the Deccan, where the Mughal army faced not just rival sultanates like Golconda and Bijapur, but a sophisticated guerrilla strategy led by Chhatrapati Shivaji and later Sambhaji. Lucas traces the logistical nightmare of maintaining supply lines across rugged terrain, while Luna helps us understand how the Marathas turned the landscape itself into a weapon. Together, we…