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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2025 · 26 MIN

'Chhaava' vs Aurangzeb, Mughals vs Marathas: Historian Dr Manu S Pillai on Facts & Political Agendas | The Quint

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With the political narrative on Aurangzeb fueling communal unrest in Maharashtra, why is the Mughal emperor who dies 300 years ago the Hindu right wing's favorite horse to flog? Was the Mughal vs Maratha tussle purely a religious one? Are sentiments against Aurangzeb being used to fuel anti-Muslim hate? On 'Badi Badi Baatein', renowned historian and PhD scholar Dr Manu S Pillai separates the facts from the political narratives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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