In this eye-opening episode of The J Report, host Jayesh Gangan is joined by historian and author Aabhas K. Maldahiyar to dismantle glorified myths and uncover the brutal, complex, and often ignored truths of the Mughal Empire. From Babur’s invasion to the decline of Mughal power, this episode is a deep dive into Mughal history like you’ve never heard before.
We explore whether the Mughals were truly secular, the imposition of the Jiziya tax, the truth about Akbar’s relationship with Jodha Bai, forced religious conversions, and the exploitation of Indian laborers during the construction of monuments like the Taj Mahal. Through it all, Aabhas reveals the forgotten role of Indian kings, women in Mughal politics, and the economic, cultural, and spiritual consequences of Mughal rule in India.
🕌 Key Topics Covered:
1️⃣ Babur’s Invasion & the Rise of the Mughals
How Babur entered India, his military tactics, and the legacy of violence and conquest he left behind.
2️⃣ Myth of Secularism: Akbar, Jiziya & Religious Policy
A piercing look at Akbar’s policies, including the reimposition of Jiziya, his public image vs. real actions, and the politics of so-called tolerance.
3️⃣ Taj Mahal & the Exploitation Behind Grandeur
The untold story of forced labor, economic pressure, and the hidden human cost of Mughal monuments.
4️⃣ Forced Conversions & Sufi Patronage
Examining the truth behind religious conversions under Mughal rule and the strategic use of Sufism for imperial legitimacy.
5️⃣ Women, Power & Dynastic Conflicts
The surprising influence of women in Mughal politics and the broken father-son relationships that shaped the empire’s downfall.
6️⃣ Economic Decline & the Fall of the Empire
From famines to fiscal collapse—how misrule and resistance led to the eventual downfall of the Mughal dynasty.
🔔 Must-Watch Episode
This episode of The J Report is a must-watch for students of Indian history, political thinkers, and anyone seeking to understand the unfiltered legacy of the Mughal Empire. If you’ve only heard the glorified tales, this conversation will give you the real Mughal history—raw, researched, and riveting.
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Chapters
00:00 – Trailer
02:20 – Intro
03:28 – Jayesh x Aabhas
04:52 – Mughal Invasion Begins
07:44 – Indian Kings' Resistance
17:45 – Rise of Mughal Empire
25:20 – Babur’s Entry
29:55 – Babur & Mughal Expansion
44:40 – Were Mughals Secular?
53:24 – Cruelest Mughal?
58:01 – Akbar & Jiziya Tax
01:03:50 – Akbar’s Birth
01:06:00 – Akbar & Jodha Bai
01:10:28 – Deccan Famine
01:19:12 – Taj Mahal Workers
01:20:30 – Shah Jahan’s Daughter
01:22:00 – Babur & Rani Karnavati
01:24:50 – Akbar’s Policies
01:26:04 – Mughals vs Their Fathers
01:29:43 – Mughal Women of Power
01:31:12 – Kohinoor’s Origin
01:33:14 – Forced Conversions
01:42:15 – Reality of Sufism
01:47:46 – India’s Economic Shift
01:52:33 – Mughal Decline
01:55:52 – Sign Off
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