Understanding History Beyond Wars and Kings

Politicians often use historical references to justify their actions.
TOI+ explores how the lives of ordinary people have been affected by the decisions of kings throughout history.
Examples include a man detained for using Aurangzeb’s image as a profile picture, politicians evoking Shivaji and Tipu Sultan for election victories, and claims to retrieve Prithviraj Chauhan’s ashes for a biopic.
History has had a significant impact on the poor, with high taxes and forced labor prevalent across kingdoms.
Empires have relied on warfare economies, leading to the decline of empires like the Mughals due to constant warfare.
Indian rulers have also used trade to their advantage, such as Shivaji raising salt prices to force buyers to use his territory for transit.
A series on Indian economic history will be explored in the coming days to understand the impact of rulers on the lives of ordinary people.
The big takeaway is that the plight of the powerless has remained largely unchanged throughout history.

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Imagine being a farmer during Aurangzeb’s reign.