Eunuchs had played a part in Mughal court since at least the sixteenth century, but ‘Alamgir’s first decade as emperor points ...
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Aurangzeb tried banning eunuch trade. But they were indispensable in the imperial harem
Aurangzeb ‘Alamgir and the Mughal Empire - A History Retold by historian Munis D. Faruqui is a fresh look at emperor ...
Chinese history has witnessed a group of sexually impotent males who were forced to act as royal servants their entire lives. These men were deprived of the right to marry and have descendants. Some ...
In 1580, the sultan of Bijapur was stabbed to death in his own bedroom. Ali Adil Shah was an interesting type of chap. He ate not less than 12 eggs per day for his health; he liked to read, travelling ...
In the year AD 210, China 's first emperor Qingshihuang died of illness in Shaqiu. Eunuch Zhao Gao colluded with Li Si, premier of Qinshihuang, and killed Prince Fu Su and General Meng Tian. They ...
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Korean scientists have found one possible way for men to extend their lifespan, though it’s doubtful most would take it. It turns out that eunuchs living in Korea centuries ago lived significantly ...
Since ancient times the practice of castrating pre-pubescent boys, and sometimes men, was thought to make them loyal servants, suitable for roles at the heart of many imperial courts. Some historians ...
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