The Slave Who Defeated Emperors | The Life & Times of Malik Ambar

The video narrates the life of Ambar, a boy from Abyssinia who was enslaved and taken to the Middle East. He was educated and trained in combat, eventually sold to India where he rose through the ranks to become a significant military and political figure. Ambar used his strategic skills to challenge the Mughal Empire, employing guerrilla tactics and establishing a puppet Sultan. Despite his successes, his legacy declined after his death, as his son failed to maintain the sultanate's independence.

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