Aurangzeb's Elephant Corps: War Beasts of the Mughal Empire

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Aurangzeb's Elephant Corps: War Beasts of the Mughal Empire

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In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the role of war elephants in Aurangzeb's military campaigns. From the massive pachyderms that carried howdahs into battle to the logistics of feeding and training them, we uncover how elephants shaped Mughal warfare. Learn about the famous elephants like 'Lal Kunwar' used in the Deccan wars, the specialized elephant corps known as 'Pilkhana', and how Aurangzeb's use of elephants compared to his predecessors. We also discuss the economic and environmental impact of maintaining thousands of elephants, and the decline of elephant warfare with the advent of gunpowder. Join us for a fascinating look at an often-overlooked aspect of Mughal military history. #Aurangzeb #MughalEmpire #WarElephants #Pilkhana #Deccan #MilitaryHistory #SouthAsia #17thCentury #ElephantCorps #LalKunwar #MughalWarfare #FexingoHistory #Alamgir #Maasir-i-Alamgiri #Howdah #Mahout #IndianHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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