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Aurangzeb's Deccan Letter: The Emperor Who Spoke Marathi
In Episode 200 of Fexingo History, we look at a side of Aurangzeb that rarely makes it into the grand narratives of war and policy: the emperor's personal letters — many written in Marathi. These weren't courtly documents composed by scribes; they were dictated, often from military camps, to farmers, local officials, and even Maratha warriors. Through them we hear a ruler trying to govern a vast Deccan by correspondence, offering practical instructions on irrigation, grain prices, and land disputes. They show an emperor who, despite his reputation for rigid orthodoxy, engaged with…
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