Aurangzeb, The Life and Legacy of India’s Most Controversial King, 2017, Stanford
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Shivaji’s return to insurgency was devastating for the Mughals. Beginning in 1670 Shivaji plundered Surat and other places repeatedly.
— Audrey Truschke
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About Audrey Truschke
Audrey Truschke is a historian of South Asia and an associate professor at Rutgers University. Her work focuses on Hindu–Muslim relations in South Asia, especially during the Mughal Empire. She has been a frequent target of harassment by right-wing Hindu nationalists, who accuse her of having prejudiced views on Hinduism, and making offensive statements; scholars reject the charge.
About Audrey Truschke
Audrey Truschke is a historian of South Asia and an associate professor at Rutgers University. Her work focuses on Hindu–Muslim relations in South Asia, especially during the Mughal Empire. She has been a frequent target of harassment by right-wing Hindu nationalists, who accuse her of having prejudiced views on Hinduism, and making offensive statements; scholars reject the charge.
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