Aurangzeb’s spymasters and Mughal news
The article examines Mughal India's extensive news network during the late 16th and 17th centuries, which involved courtiers, scribes, and officials publishing daily reports known as akhbarat. Historian Munis D Faruqui has studied these documents for two decades, revealing detailed insights into Emperor Aurangzeb's reign and the empire's workings. The reports show a sophisticated information system that influenced the empire's governance and offer new perspectives on Aurangzeb's leadership, challenging some long-standing assumptions. Despite their richness, these archives remain underexplored, holding significant potential for future historical research.
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