206. Babur: Guns, Gardens & Diamonds
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Battles and Burdens of Leadership
This chapter explores the strategic rhetoric of a leader during battle, emphasizing a call to jihad and the calculated abstention from alcohol for propaganda purposes. It details the intense conflict at Karnemore, where Babur utilized innovative strategies and artillery against Ranasanga, leading to significant victory, yet underscores Babur's personal struggles with leadership and isolation. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the political intricacies following the battle, including celebrations and alliances with Rajput clans that highlight the balance of power within the Mughal Empire.
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