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Aurangzeb's Executions: Sambhaji and the Fate of the Marathas
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most controversial moments of Aurangzeb's reign: the capture and execution of Maratha king Sambhaji in 1689. They explore how Sambhaji's defiance at Bahadurgad, his refusal to convert to Islam, and his horrific death at the hands of Mughal executioners turned a regional conflict into a full-blown war of attrition that drained the empire. The conversation also touches on the political calculations behind the execution, its impact on Maratha resistance led by Rajaram and Tarabai, and how Aurangzeb's relentless Deccan campaigns…
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