222. The Downfall of the Mughals (Ep 3)
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Peasant Resistance and Mughal Decline
This chapter explores the underestimated military strategies of a peasant army that challenged the Mughal Empire during the 17th century, marked by a significant attack on the port of Surat in 1664. It highlights the tumultuous relationship between Shivaji and Aurangzeb, focusing on themes of honor, resistance, and the eventual fragmentation of Mughal authority following Aurangzeb's reign. The narrative reflects on how internal disunity allowed external powers like the East India Company to gain influence, leading to the empire's decline.
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