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Aurangzeb's Deccan War: The Military Strategy That Cost an Empire
While earlier episodes have explored Aurangzeb’s personal piety, his architectural paradoxes, and the tragic fate of his daughters, Episode 256 turns to the brutal mechanics of his longest campaign: the Deccan Wars. We examine the specific military logistics that turned a series of regional conquests into an imperial quagmire. Lucas walks us through the concept of the 'Dakhini' theater of war, detailing how Aurangzeb’s reliance on static fortifications and expensive mercenary contracts clashed with the mobile guerrilla tactics of the Maratha confederacy. We look at key figures like…
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