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Assassin's Creed Chronicles India begins in the glorious Amritsar Summer Palace, and allows players to climb, jump and fight over its rooftops against the spectacular backdrop of the capital of the Sikh Empire.The Palace was the brainchild of Ranjit Singh. To help conjure the experience of visiting the Summer Palace, and to understand its wider significance, Matt Lewis is joined once again by Davinder Toor.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Michael McDaidProduced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnellSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic by Aaron Miller, Mark RutherfordIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here.Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India puts players in the heart of the Sikh Empire in 1841, at a time when only the Sikh Empire remained unconquered by the British. Perhaps inevitably, this decade witnessed the bloody Anglo-Sikh Wars. These conflicts would ultimately determine the fate of British power in India, and by extension, the power of Britain worldwide for the next century.To shed light on these complex events, Matt is joined by historian, author and Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative, Gurinder Singh Mann.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Robin McConnellProduced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnellSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic by Aaron Miller, Mark RutherfordIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here.Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Of the many empires that have risen and fallen throughout history, Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India draws our attention to one of the mightiest and most short-lived: the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century.One man is considered essential to the Empire's formation and success: Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a self-taught, one-eyed warrior who commanded the respect of the British Empire. In this episode, Davinder Toor helps Matt Lewis learn more about this remarkable man.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Tim ArstallProduced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell, Peta StamperSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic by Aaron Miller, Mark RutherfordIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here.Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Episode #53, we explore the turbulent history behind the fall of the Sikh Empire—a tale of glory, betrayal, and British conquest. At the heart of this story is Maharaja Duleep Singh the boy king who was dethroned and exiled, losing not just his crown but also his cultural identity. We delve deeply into the story of Maharaja Duleep Singh, uncovering its lesser-known aspects. 00:00 - Sources 03:49 - Maharaja Ranjit Singh Lineage 07:04 - Punjab's Game of Thrones 08:46 - Fight for the Crown 26:25 - Duleep Singh on throne 26:41 - Vazirs/PM's 32:29 - Blaming Maharani Jind Kaur 35:49 - East India Company Bold moves 37:26 - Treaty of Amritsar 1809 41:25 - Maharani Jind Kaur started Anglo-Sikh War 1? 46:35 - Duleep Singh refuses Tilak 47:18 - Tightening Constraints 48:29 - East India Company Jealous 49:21 - Conquering 2/3 of Punjab 50:12 - Shattering Lahore Darbar 54:05 - Mother and Son Separated 56:23 - Duleep Singh Turning Christian 58:40 - Mulraj Rebellion 59:17 - Treaty Of Lahore 01:01:07 - Treaty of Bhyrowal 01:01:47 - Duleep Singh Reaching England 01:02:49 - Maharani Jind Kaur in Nepal 01:04:45 - Duleep Rejecting Victoria Gouramma 01:06:41 - Less Pension 01:07:45 - The Black Prince 01:08:59 - Duleep Singh Hobbies/Cozy Zone 01:10:07 - £1.7 Million Duleep Singh Statue 01:11:11 - Grouse Hunting 01:11:30 - Duleep Singh frustrated by lack of funds 01:13:20 - Aristocratic Lifestyle 01:14:36 - Duleep Meets her Mother 01:17:45 - Letter to Dr. login 01:18:11 - Maharani Jind Kaur Pension & Jewels 01:18:29 - Back to London with Maharani Jind kaur 01:20:16 - Maharani Jind kaur's Death 01:22:21 - Meeting Future Wife Bamba Muller 01:23:45 - Death of Duleep Singh's Guardian Dr. Login 01:24:03 - Lavish Elveden Hall 01:24:59 - Childhood Trauma & Extravagance 01:27:57 - Under Debut, Claims 01:30:47 - Evans Bells Annexation of Punjab 01:31:57 - Letter to Queen Victoria 01:34:04 - Ram Singh Kuka 01:34:39 - Rejoining With Sikh Heritage 01:34:57 - Composing Music on Piano 01:35:19 - Back to Sikhism & Aden Arrest 01:40:38 - Moving to Russia 01:49:06 - Ada Wethrill 2nd Wife 01:51:38 - Duleep Singh had Stroke 01:53:24 - Prince Victor Duleep Singh 01:55:48 - Death of Prince Edward Duleep Singh 01:56:22 - Last Days of Duleep Singh 01:59:02 - Turned Back to Christianity? 02:04:23 - Funeral 02:05:14 - Children of Duleep Singh 02:08:12 - Elvedan Hall Sold 02:08:51 - Lehna Singh Majithia 02:09:08 - Books & end thoughts 02:12:27 - Assassin's Creed Syndicate: The Last Maharaja SOURCES Maharaja Duleep Singh Correspondence (History Of The Freedom Movement In The Punjab Volume III) by Dr. Ganda Singh - https://archive.org/details/MaharajaDuleepSinghCorrespondenceHistoryOfTheFreedomMovementInThePunjabVolumeIIIDr.GandaSinghEd. Queen Victoria's Maharajah : Duleep Singh by Michael Alexander & Sushila Anand - https://archive.org/details/queenvictoriasma0000alex Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire by Priya Atwal - https://amzn.to/4g4FecL Maharaja Daleep Singh by Piara Singh Data - https://archive.org/details/maharaja-daleep-singh/page/n63/mode/2up Fall of the Kingdom of the Punjab by Khushwant Singh - https://archive.org/details/fall-of-kingdom-of-punjab-khushwant-singh Jangnamah by Shah Mohammed - https://archive.org/details/TheFirstPunjabWar-ShahMohammedsJagnamah/page/n139/mode/2up The Annexation of the Punjab & the Maharajah Duleep Singh by Evans Bell - https://archive.org/details/annexationofpunj00belluoft/page/n3/mode/2up Chronology Of Events Of Maharaja Duleep Singh - https://archive.org/details/ChronologyOfEventsOfMaharajaDuleepSingh1838-1893A.d. Memoirs Of Alexander Gardner by William Blackwood And Sons, London - https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.206459/page/n7/mode/2up Maharajah Duleep Singh: King of Lahore by Trilok Singh Wouhra - https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780954593704/page/n5/mode/2up The Maharaja's Box by Christy Campbell - https://amzn.to/3DXuRKh
★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Discover the legendary life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the iconic Sikh warrior and king, in this insightful video featuring co-curator Davinder Singh Toor.
In episode #38, We explore the remarkable journey of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the visionary leader who transformed fragmented territories into a powerful Sikh Empire. Known as the "Sher-e- Punjab," Ranjit Singh not only built a formidable military but also fostered a culture of inclusivity, diplomacy, and innovation. Discover how his leadership, foresight, and unique approach to governance reshaped the subcontinent, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire.00:00 – Early Life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh17:01 – Golden Age of Punjab01:18:16 – End of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Golden RuleEmpire of the Sikhs: The Life and Times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh by Patwant Singh and Jyoti M. Rai - https://amzn.to/4e8PobYThe Court and Camp of Runjeet Singh by The Hon. W. G. Osborne - https://archive.org/details/courtcampofrunje00osboiala/page/n1/mode/2upMaharaja Ranjit Singh : politics, society, and economy by Fauja Singh & A.C Arora - https://archive.org/details/maharajaranjitsi0000unseA History of the Sikhs by Joseph Davey Cunningham - https://archive.org/details/cunninghamshisto00cunnuoftMaharaja Ranjit Singh by Sir Lepel Griffin - https://archive.org/details/ranjitsingh00grifThe Real Maharaja: Ranjit Singh by Fakir Syed Waheeduddin - https://amzn.to/4eqil2W
The Dal Khalsa was the pinnacle of Khalsa governance. Its sanguinary rise in 18th century Punjab and dominance of its foes paved the way for the eventual rise of Ranjit Singh's Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. But why did the Dal Khalsa fade away? Listen to find out more.
Surreal and excessive! This week we were escorted to the Pakistan/Afghanistan border by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. Leaving Islamabad and heading west, we spent 3 days in Peshawar: a great city just 50kms from the Afghanistan border. We tried our best to blend in and move around with some degree of freedom; however, we were informed by our hotel staff that armed security was essential. Travelling in a convoy towards the Khyber Pass and accompanied by a team of heavily armed policemen, we arrived at Jamrud Fort- built in 1836 by Hari Singh Nalwa, Commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa Army, the army of the Sikh Empire. Keep a low profile and listen from a safe space! What did you think of the episode? Send a message to tripologypodcast@gmail.com Listen on Pocketcasts: https://pocketcasts.com/tripologypodcast Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/tripologypodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@tripologypodcast Join our PATREON: patreon.com/tripologypodcast Feel free to recommend the podcast to family & friends (all of them). Please rate the show and help us grow! It makes a HUGE difference. Thank you for your continued support. It means the world.
The literal jewel in the British crown, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has a history as rich as its caratage. Queen Victoria received it from the last maharaja of the Sikh Empire, and it has become a symbol of British colonialism ever since - even in the eyes of the Empress of India herself.In this episode, thanks to a glitch in the Animus, Dan Snow steps in to interview Shrabani Basu about the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond - its origin and its storied journey to modern day controversy.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. This episode was originally produced for and can be heard in full on Dan Snow's History Hit.Hosted by: Matt Lewis & Dan SnowEdited by: Dougal PatmoreProduced by: Mariana des Forges, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnellSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Coordinator: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic:Everyone Has A Price by Austin WintoryA Ballet Of Blades by Austin WintoryIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MKHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the early 19th Century, the followers of the Sikh religion forged in empire in northern India's Punjab region. The threat of the British Empire led their Maharaja, Ranjit Singh, to build a powerful Western-style army. But modern armies are a loaded gun that can be just as dangerous to the wielder as to its target. The Khalsa Army, one of India's greatest fighting forces, would be the ruin of the Sikh Empire.Sources & Maps: https://www.unknownsoldierspodcast.com/post/episode-54-glory-of-the-khalsa-maps-and-sourcesAudible Recommendation: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Anarchy-Audiobook/1526616971?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpMusic:"Battle Fight War Cinematic"by DIADOH via pond5.comYes I know about the title. I combed through like 200 songs to find one that wouldn't be too on the nose and offense and still contain the flavor. Surprisingly difficult!
Back to Black is the Amy Winehouse biopic out this week and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. James is Percival Everett's retelling of Mark Twain's 1884 novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, narrated by the enslaved Jim. The Wallace collection spotlights Ranjit Singh, the Maharaja of the Sikh Empire and the treasure trove of weapons that kept him in power. Writer Dreda Say Mitchell and journalist and broadcaster Bidisha join Tom Sutcliffe to review. We also look at the BAFTA games awards with scummy mummy and gamer Ellie Gibson.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Corinna Jones
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On this week's episode, we're heading to one of the places we most want to see a new Assassin's Creed game take place – India. Today, we're discussing the Sikh Empire of India, and how they tied into the assassins and the templars. You might be able to guess that we also discuss the Koh-i-noor diamond at length. Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com Join us on patron chats by signing up to be a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Sources: Games: Assassin's Creed: Chronicles, India Assassin's Creed: Syndicate Books and Comics: Assassin's Creed: Brahman Fandom Wiki: History of the Assassins Sikh Empire Ranjit Singh Wikipedia: Sikh Empire Sikhism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maharajah Ranjit Singh's Sikh Empire stretched throughout north-western India into Afghanistan and Tibet. But how did one royal family come to achieve such pre-eminence over this entire region? Historian Priya Atwal's dazzling book ‘Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire' blasts through centuries of Orientalist and misogynist history to shed new light on the forgotten royals who aided the spectacular rise and eventual demise of this long-lost kingdom. In this episode listen to Priya in conversation with historian, screenwriter and author Alex von Tunzelmann as they explore how this kingdom came into being, how it operated, but also how and why it fell after just fifty years of existence.
In the heyday of the Sikh Empire, Kirtan (Sikh hymns) were performed using stringed instruments such as the sarangi, rabab and taus. The rich, complex tones these instruments create are said to evoke a deeper connection to Waheguru (God). But in the late 19th Century, these traditional instruments were replaced by European imports like the harmonium. Now a new generation of diaspora Sikhs is painstakingly rebuilding that musical heritage - restoring scores and meeting up to teach and learn traditional instruments. Monika Plaha meets one these musical pioneers, Harjinder Singh Lallie, and finds out how his beliefs fuel his work and how his music shapes his faith.
In the heyday of the Sikh Empire, Kirtan - Sikh hymns - were performed using stringed instruments such as the sarangi, rabab and taus. The rich, complex tones these instruments create are said to evoke a deeper connection to Waheguru (God). But in the late 19th Century, these traditional instruments were replaced by European imports like the harmonium. Now a new generation of diaspora Sikhs is painstakingly rebuilding that musical heritage - restoring scores and gathering to teach and learn traditional instruments. In 2022, the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority for Sikhs, signalled a revival of stringed instruments in the Golden Temple, the holiest Sikh shrine. But can they attract and train enough musicians to put strings back at the heart of Sikh worship? Monika Plaha meets one these musical pioneers, Harjinder Singh Lallie, and finds out how his beliefs fuel his work and how his music shapes his faith. Producer: Rachel Briggs and Ajai Singh Presenter: Monika Plaha Editor: Helen Grady Production co-ordinator: Mica Nepomuceno Come with us! Heart and Soul is moving and we would love it if you can join us. You can now find all our episodes on The Documentary, the home of original, global storytelling, from the BBC World Service. Search for The Documentary, wherever you found this podcast, and don't forget to subscribe or follow.
Many of us travel, but few get to experience the adventure of a lifetime. Such was the case of Alexander Gardner, an American and restless spirit who ultimately found himself in the service of the Sikh Empire of Northern India, where he fought alongside Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims to stop the British from advancing further into their territory. But how did this unassuming figure from the wilds of what's now Wisconsin end up on the opposite side of the world? Tune in to today's episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historylovescompany/support
This is the full podcast 'The Rise & Fall of the Sikh Empire' with Dr. Priya Atwal. ★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ You can find the full video podcast on my YouTube channel and you can see a full time stamped breakdown of the conversation below. 00:00 - Teaser 01:14 - Introduction 03:07 - What is the Punjabi/Sikh relationship with political ideologies such as monarchy, republicanism and democracy? 11:38 - How would you define the socio-political system of the Misl period? 16:43 - You challenge the assumption that Punjabi Queens are un-martial, could you tell us more about this? 31:20 - Relics of Muhammad in the treasury of Maharaja Runjeet Singh? 33:05 - How else is the martial imagery deployed and developed? 44:10 - Would it be fair to say some of the misunderstandings around topics like women is due to a male dominated perspective? 44:28 - What is the socio-economic and cultural landscape like during Ranjit Singh's reign & does he do anything that drastically changes things? 46:09 - How big is Punjab during Runjeet Singh's reign? 52:01 - How would you define the way Ranjit Singh engages with the British EIC, as well as the larger political landscape externally and internally? 58:10 - How does the Sarvaisddhantattvacudamani (The Crest-Jewel of the Essence of all Systems of Astronomy) play such a central role in redefining the Kharak Singh, Sher Singh, Tara Singh and Duleep Singh? 01:14:28 - Previous episode 01:15:27 - In a nutshell, why did the Sukerchakia dynasty fall apart?
This is a short teaser from the full podcast 'The Rise & Fall of the Sikh Empire' with Dr. Priya Atwal. You can find the full video podcast on my YouTube channel and you can see a full time stamped breakdown of the conversation below. 00:00 - Teaser 01:14 - Introduction 03:07 - What is the Punjabi/Sikh relationship with political ideologies such as monarchy, republicanism and democracy? 11:38 - How would you define the socio-political system of the Misl period? 16:43 - You challenge the assumption that Punjabi Queens are un-martial, could you tell us more about this? 31:20 - Relics of Muhammad in the treasury of Maharaja Runjeet Singh? 33:05 - How else is the martial imagery deployed and developed? 44:10 - Would it be fair to say some of the misunderstandings around topics like women is due to a male dominated perspective? 44:28 - What is the socio-economic and cultural landscape like during Ranjit Singh's reign & does he do anything that drastically changes things? 46:09 - How big is Punjab during Runjeet Singh's reign? 52:01 - How would you define the way Ranjit Singh engages with the British EIC, as well as the larger political landscape externally and internally? 58:10 - How does the Sarvaisddhantattvacudamani (The Crest-Jewel of the Essence of all Systems of Astronomy) play such a central role in redefining the Kharak Singh, Sher Singh, Tara Singh and Duleep Singh? 01:14:28 - Previous episode 01:15:27 - In a nutshell, why did the Sukerchakia dynasty fall apart?
Today I'm joined once again by Gurinder Singh Mann and we're discussing his latest book - Rise of the Sikh Soldier - as well as a whole host of other topics. ★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ You can find a time stamped breakdown of the full podcast below: 00:00 - Teaser 00:55 - Introduction 01:27 - What made you write the book? 04:01 - How did you go about your research for this book? 05:54 - Out of the 4 pages of illustrations listed in the book, which are worth mentioning? 08:30 - How did you go about picking who to include? 11:17 - Could you tell us a little bit about the upbringing of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia? 14:50 - Why did you not include Nawab Kapur Singh? 16:25 - What could you tell us about Jassa Singh Ahluwalia's reading of the political landscape? 22:32 - What could you tell us about the communications between the Misls and the British? 26:23 - In the letters between the Misls and the British - besides military matters - what else do they discuss? 29:24 - What is the political system of the time? 32:07 - How did the rakhi system work? Was it akin to racketeering? 38:10 - In a nutshell, who is Charat Singh Sukerchakia? 43:34 - What leads to the Sukerchakia's rise to power? 46:19 - Who is Lehna Singh Majithia? 50:19 - Is there a particular reason why the artillery was predominantly composed of Muslims? 52:58 - Although not included in the book, what could you say about Akali Phula Singh and Hari Singh Nalwa? 59:06 - Who is Sada Kaur & why is she important? 01:05:32 - What could you tell us about the military system of Ranjit Singh's Empire & the influence of European generals? 01:09:12 - Who are the elite troops of the Sikh Empire? 01:13:21 - Did the Sikhs ever conquer Afghanistan? 01:19:03 - Anything you wanted to mention or we've missed out? 01:21:27 - Where can I get a copy of ‘Rise of the Sikh Soldier'? 01:22:11 - Conclusion
In this episode I get the chance to talk to Dr. Priya Atwal. We speak about Priya's upbringing and background, studying Sikh history at university, her journey from dissertation to the publication of her amazing book Royals and Rebels (if you wanted to, I've written a book review on it, which you can acess here - bit.ly/BookReview06) We go on to talk about the machinations of Raja Gulab Singh and others in the Lahore Durbar, the contrast between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Maharani Jind Kaur, accessing Persian sources and what they tell us and finally, we discuss plans for a part two! As always here's a time stamped breakdown of the conversation: 00:00 - Teaser 00:23 - Introduction 01:13 - Meet our guest 02:38 - Who is Priya Atwal? 08:28 - What were your initial impressions when introduced to the Sikh Empire? 11:29 - What did the journey entail when turning your dissertation into a book? 15:09 - What is a PhD really like? 24:00 - What is Raja Gulab Singh Dogra really up to? Is Raja Gulab Singh Dogra really a traitor? 27:53 - The Secret Enclosures & the truth about Rani Jindan 32:19 - Is Gulab Singh Dogra the only puppet master or are there also other factions? 35:25 - Why does the popular narrative lay the blame for the Anglo-Sikh Wars on the shoulders of Rani Jindan? 37:12 - The Real Ranjit? Does the popular narrative over-estimate Ranjit's ability due to its contrast against the false narrative of Rani Jindan being a weak Queen? 44:18 - What did you discover when researching Persian sources? 51:58 - Are Sher Singh and Tara Singh legitimate children of Ranjit Singh? 56:11 - Who is Rani Jindan? Punjabi Boudica or a Weak & Feeble Queen? 01:02:00 - What can we expect from Dr. Priya Atwal in 2022? 01:05:00 - Conclusion
In this episode of Travels Through Time we attend a magnificent Sikh royal wedding which was as much carefully orchestrated political theatre as it was the union of two people before god. Indian weddings are famous for their exuberance and that of Prince Nau Nihal Singh, who married Bibi Nanaki Kaur Atariwala in 1837, may well have been the most extravagant of all time. This lavish month-long celebration was an emotional moment for the young Prince's grandparents, Ranjit Singh, ‘the lion of Punjab', Maharajah and founder of the splendid Sikh dynasty that ruled northern India from 1799-1849, and his beloved wife, Maharani Datar Kaur. They oversaw the wedding preparations and presided over the whole extravaganza. But while the guests feasted and the dancing girls performed, Ranjit Singh and his advisors were busy negotiating with representatives of the East India Company over the division of power in the Punjab and beyond. Click here to order Dr Priya Atwal's book Royals and Rebels, the Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire from an independent bookshop near you. Show Notes Scene One: March 6th, 1837. The 'vatna' ceremony performed by his family (particularly his grandmother and the senior queens) where the couple are smeared with a paste made of turmeric as part of his pre-wedding celebrations. Scene Two: Early April, 1837. The wedding ceremony at the home of Sham Singh Attariwala, local warlord and father of the bride. Scene Three: End of March, 1837. The military parade performed by the groom in front of Maharajah Ranjit Singh's British guests at the end of the month-long celebrations. Memento: One of the Maharani's incredible outfits, including the jewels! People/Social Presenter: Violet Moller Guest: Dr Priya Atwal Production: Maria Nolan Podcast partner: Unseen Histories Follow us on Twitter: @tttpodcast_ Or on Facebook See where 1837 fits on our Timeline
The Cundill Prize and PEN Hessell-Tiltman prizes for non-fiction writing about history are announced in early December. Rana Mitter talks to Cundill judge Henrietta Harrison about why their choice this year was Blood On The River by Marjoleine Kars. And with the news tonight that Rebecca Wragg Sykes book Neanderthals has won the PEN Hessell Tiltman - we revisit the conversation Rana recorded when the book came out bringing together Priya Atwal, Joseph Henrich and Rebecca Wragg Sykes in a conversation about family ties and power networks which ranges across Sikh queens, through the ties of marriage and religion which helped shape the Western world, back to the links between Neanderthals and early man. Priya Atwal has published Royal and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire. Dr Atwal is a Teaching Fellow in Modern South Asian History at King's College London. Joseph Henrich is a Professor in the department of Human and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and the author of The Weirdest People in the World: How the West became psychologically peculiar and particularly prosperous. Rebecca Wragg Sykes is an Honorary Fellow at University of Liverpool and Université de Bordeaux. She is the author of Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art and is one of the founders of https://trowelblazers.com/ Marjoleine Kars has won the 2021 Cundill Prize for her book Blood on the River: A Chronicle of Mutiny and Freedom on the Wild Coast You might be interested in other Free Thinking conversations with Rutger Bregman author of Human Kind https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08d77hx Penny Spikins speaking about Neanderthal history at the 2019 Free Thinking Festival https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003zp2 Tom Holland on his history of the impact of Christianity on Western thinking in a programme called East Meets West https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00093d1 The 2020 Cundill prize winner Camilla Townsend discussing Times of Change with Tom Holland, Emma Griffin and Jared Diamond https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000py89 Producer: Robyn Read
Season 1, Episode 3 The Curse of the Kohinoor The ‘Curse of the Kohinoor' is this: Any man who wears the diamond will suffer a terrible fate. But is this true? Or was this simply a story that conveniently allowed the British Empire to justify the colonial appropriation of the diamond? Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the last Indian owner of the Kohinoor diamond. He was a fair and secular king of Punjab, the Land of Five Rivers, with Lahore as the capital. He was chosen as the greatest ruler of all time by the BBC World Histories Magazine in 2020. When he died in 1839, his 9-year-old son Duleep Singh took over the throne. The British East India Company was watching like a vulture, and conquered the Sikh Empire through treachery. Its representatives plundered the immense wealth of the kingdom and unravelled the socioeconomic fabric of the state in just 6 months. The Earl of Dalhousie, who was the governor general at the time, further wanted to destroy all symbols of Sikh power. And to this end, he separated the 9-year-old Duleep Singh from his mother, who was jailed for most of her life. And Dalhousie presented both Duleep and the Kohinoor as trophies to Queen Victoria. That's when news of the terrible curse of the Kohinoor began making the rounds even as the diamond made it onto British shores. Even today, only women in the British Royal family wear the diamond. But is there really a curse? And should the diamond be returned? This episode reveals the true history of the Kohinoor that is conveniently forgotten by the British. Time Markers (mins: sec) 00:24 - Prologue - visit to Lahore Fort 03:35 - Intro - What the episode is about 08:33 - Chapter 1 - A Fair King 13:29 - Chapter 2 - Funeral of a King 16:37 - Chapter 3 - A Boy King 20:29 - Chapter 4 - Plunder 30:48 - Chapter 5 - Reshaped 39:58 - Credits Podcast Guests Gurinder Singh Mann Friederike Voigt Singing by Deepthi Bhaskar Resources Transcript Reading Suggestions Share Episode Twitter Facebook WhatsApp Sign up for updates EMAIL Reading List Amini, I. The Koh-i-noor diamond. (Roli, 2004). “Casualty of War: A Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh.” National Museums Scotland, https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/world-cultures/india-in-our-collections Dalrymple, W. & Anand, A. Kohinoor: the story of the world's most infamous diamond. (Juggernaut Books, 2016). The East India Company: The original corporate raiders | William Dalrymple. the Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/04/east-india-company-original-corporate-raiders (2015). The jewel in the crown: The curse of Koh-i-Noor. The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/jewel-crown-curse-koh-i-noor-5331805.html (2006). Kinsey, D. C. Koh-i-Noor: Empire, Diamonds, and the Performance of British Material Culture. J. Br. Stud. 48, 391–419 (2009). Nast, C. Why the British Crown Jewels still fascinate today. Vogue Paris https://www.vogue.fr/jewelry/article/crown-jewels-united-kingdom-royal-british (2021). See the Crown Jewels. Historic Royal Palaces https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/whats-on/the-crown-jewels/. Sheikh, M. Emperor of the five rivers: the life and times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. (I.B. Tauris, 2017). Victoria and Albert Museum, O. M. The Court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/t/the-court-of-maharaja-ranjit-singh/ (2011). Voigt, Friederike. Mementoes of Power and Conquest: Sikh Jewellery in the Collection of National Museums Scotland. Manchester University Press, 2020. www.manchesterhive.com, https://www.manchesterhive.com/view/9781526139214/9781526139214.00022.xml Voigt,
India's Maharajahs get a bad rap. Both the British empire and our freedom fighters pushed wrong stereotypes about them. Manu Pillai joins Amit Varma in episode 244 of The Seen and the Unseen to chat about the multitudes of our maharajahs -- and much else that matters. Also check out: 1. Manu Pillai's Website, Twitter and Instagram. 2. False Allies: India's Maharajahs in the Age of Ravi Varma -- Manu Pillai. 3. Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore -- Manu Pillai. 4. Rebel Sultans: The Deccan from Khilji to Shivaji -- Manu Pillai. 5. The Courtesan, the Mahatma and the Italian Brahmin -- Manu Pillai. 6. Kerala and the Ivory Throne -- Episode 156 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manu Pillai). 7. Our Colorful Past -- Episode 127 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manu Pillai). 8. The Deccan Before Shivaji -- Episode 98 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manu Pillai). 9. Sudhir Sarnobat's epic tweet summing up the first 200 episodes of The Seen and the Unseen. 10. The Hunter Becomes the Hunted -- Episode 200 of The Seen and the Unseen. 11. A Matter of Rats -- Amitava Kumar. 12. Piercing -- Ryu Murakami. 13. Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil -- Hannah Arendt. 14. SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome -- Mary Beard. 15. The Mapilla Rebellion of Malabar -- Manu Pillai. 16. The many shades of the Mappila insurrection -- Manu Pillai. 17. Malevolent Republic — Kapil Komireddi. 18. Who Broke Our Republic? -- Episode 163 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Kapil Komireddi). 19. Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation -- The Pew Center Research survey of religion in India. (Also: 1, 2.) 20. A Meditation on Form -- Amit Varma. 21. Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism — Dinyar Patel. 22. Dadabhai Naoroji and the Fight for India -- Episode 187 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Dinyar Patel). 23. Understanding India Through Its Languages -- Peggy Mohan. 24. Young India -- Episode 83 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Snigdha Poonam). 25. Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire -- Priya Atwal. 26. VP Menon: The Unsung Architect of Modern India — Narayani Basu. 27. India's Greatest Civil Servant -- Episode 167 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Narayani Basu). 28. India's Security State -- Episode 242 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Josy Joseph). 29. Lessons from 1975 -- Amit Varma (2015 piece). 30. There Comes Papa. Please subscribe to The India Uncut Newsletter. It's free! And check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing.
History is witness to the secular, inclusive, just and clement rule of Shere-E-Punjab (Lion of Punjab), Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who despite facing adversities in his childhood, created the expansive Sikh Empire from the ground up. Tune into this week's episode as we talk about instances form his life which don't just reflect his great valor but also his humble nature.
The infamous Koh-I-Noor diamond currently sits in the Tower of London among the crown jewels of the British monarchy, but its bloody, eon-spanning journey began in the riverbeds of ancient India. Cut, coveted, and stolen multiple times over, this is the story of the world's most controversial gem. Told through a series of five chapters, we will look at some of the diamond's most consequential owners, and how it shaped (or destroyed) their lives. SOURCES: Dalrymple, William; Anand, Anita. Kohinoor: The Story of the World's Most Infamous Diamond. 2016. Tharoor, Shashi. Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India. 2017. Axworthy, Michael. Sword of Persia: Nader Shah. 2006. Singh, Patwand; M. Rai, Jyoti. Empire of the Sikhs: The Life and Times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. 2008. Atwal, Priya. Royals and Rebels: The Rise & Fall of the Sikh Empire. 2020. Eraly, Abraham. The Mughal Throne: The Saga of India's Great Emperors. 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I'm speaking to Davinder Toor, one of the foremost collectors of Sikh art and objects in the world today. We talk about the importance of mentorship and the many ways we can approach, work with and share heritage and collections. Support @TheWonderHouse on Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/thewonderhouse or Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheWonderHouse Rate, Review & Subscribe! Presented/Produced by Sushma Jansari - Produced/Edited by Julia Letts - Music by Dalbir Singh Rattan - Artwork by Aleesha Nandhra
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and Priya Atwal have both evoked the spirit of the beautiful Maharani Jindan Kaur through fiction and fact. Kaur was regent of the Sikh Empire from 1843 until 1846. She was renowned for her energy and strength of purpose with the Governor General Dalhousie writing of her, “She has the only manly understanding in the Punjab”. Divakaruni has previously authored the celebrated books The Palace of Illusions, Mistress of Spices and The Forest of Enchantment. Her latest book is The Last Queen. Atwal's recent book, Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire, showcases the centrality of female agency within the expansion of Sikh sovereignty. In conversation with Navtej Sarna, author of several works of fiction and non-fiction including The Exile, a novel based on the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last Sikh King and son of Maharani Jindan, the three authors bring alive a fascinating tale of the splendour and downfall of a mighty kingdom, court intrigue, colonial deception and greed, as well as motherhood and feminine strength.
TORCH Book at Lunchtime webinar on Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire, written by Dr Priya Atwal. Book at Lunchtime is a series of bite-sized book discussions held weekly during term-time, with commentators from a range of disciplines. The events are free to attend and open to all. In late-eighteenth-century India, the glory of the Mughal emperors was fading, and ambitious newcomers seized power, changing the political map forever. Enter the legendary Maharajah Ranjit Singh, whose Sikh Empire stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. Priya Atwal shines fresh light on this long-lost kingdom, looking beyond its founding father to restore the queens and princes to the story of this empire’s spectacular rise and fall. She brings to life a self-made ruling family, inventively fusing Sikh, Mughal and European ideas of power, but eventually succumbing to gendered family politics, as the Sikh Empire fell to its great rival in the new India: the British. Royals and Rebels is a fascinating tale of family, royalty and the fluidity of power, set in a dramatic global era when new stars rose and upstart empires clashed. Panel includes: Dr Priya Atwal is Community History Fellow at Oxford. She is a historian of empire, monarchy and cultural politics across Britain and South Asia. She has taught History at King's College London and Oxford, where she obtained her doctorate. Her research has been featured in collaborative projects with Historic Royal Palaces, among others; and she makes regular broadcast appearances, most recently presenting the BBC Radio 4 series, Lies My Teacher Told Me. She tweets @priyaatwal. Professor Faisal Devji is a Professor of Indian History and the Director of the Asian Studies Centre at Oxford. His research focuses on political thought in modern South Asia, and is more broadly concerned with ethics and violence in a globalized world. He is the author of four books, most recently Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea. He is a Fellow at New York University’s Institute of Public Knowledge and was formerly Yves Otramane Chair at the Graduate Institute in Geneva. Professor Polly O’Hanlon is a Professor of Indian History and Culture at Oxford and co-course director for the MSc and MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies. Her research interests focus on the social and intellectual history of India. Her most recent book was At the Edges of Empire: Essays in the Social and Intellectual History of India, which explores new approaches to questions about caste, gender, and religious cultures across a range of historical environments.
TORCH Book at Lunchtime webinar on Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire, written by Dr Priya Atwal. Book at Lunchtime is a series of bite-sized book discussions held weekly during term-time, with commentators from a range of disciplines. The events are free to attend and open to all. In late-eighteenth-century India, the glory of the Mughal emperors was fading, and ambitious newcomers seized power, changing the political map forever. Enter the legendary Maharajah Ranjit Singh, whose Sikh Empire stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. Priya Atwal shines fresh light on this long-lost kingdom, looking beyond its founding father to restore the queens and princes to the story of this empire’s spectacular rise and fall. She brings to life a self-made ruling family, inventively fusing Sikh, Mughal and European ideas of power, but eventually succumbing to gendered family politics, as the Sikh Empire fell to its great rival in the new India: the British. Royals and Rebels is a fascinating tale of family, royalty and the fluidity of power, set in a dramatic global era when new stars rose and upstart empires clashed. Panel includes: Dr Priya Atwal is Community History Fellow at Oxford. She is a historian of empire, monarchy and cultural politics across Britain and South Asia. She has taught History at King's College London and Oxford, where she obtained her doctorate. Her research has been featured in collaborative projects with Historic Royal Palaces, among others; and she makes regular broadcast appearances, most recently presenting the BBC Radio 4 series, Lies My Teacher Told Me. She tweets @priyaatwal. Professor Faisal Devji is a Professor of Indian History and the Director of the Asian Studies Centre at Oxford. His research focuses on political thought in modern South Asia, and is more broadly concerned with ethics and violence in a globalized world. He is the author of four books, most recently Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea. He is a Fellow at New York University’s Institute of Public Knowledge and was formerly Yves Otramane Chair at the Graduate Institute in Geneva. Professor Polly O’Hanlon is a Professor of Indian History and Culture at Oxford and co-course director for the MSc and MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies. Her research interests focus on the social and intellectual history of India. Her most recent book was At the Edges of Empire: Essays in the Social and Intellectual History of India, which explores new approaches to questions about caste, gender, and religious cultures across a range of historical environments.
Historian Priya Atwal, whose written a new history of the Sikh empire that flourished in the early 19th century, discusses how It rose to prominence but was ultimately brought down by British imperialists. Historyextra.com/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
From the influential part played by Sikh queens, through the ties of marriage and religion which helped shape the Western world, back to the links between Neanderthals and early man: Rana Mitter talks to Priya Atwal, Joseph Henrich, and Rebecca Wragg Sykes about family ties, power networks, and history. Priya Atwal has published Royal and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire. Dr Atwal is a Teaching Fellow in Modern South Asian History at King's College London. Joseph Henrich is a Professor in the department of Human and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and the author of The Weirdest People in the World: How the West became psychologically peculiar and particularly prosperous. Rebecca Wragg Sykes is an Honorary Fellow at University of Liverpool and Université de Bordeaux. She is the author of Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art and is one of the founders of https://trowelblazers.com/ You might be interested in other Free Thinking conversations with Rutger Bregman author of Human Kind https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08d77hx Penny Spikins speaking about Neanderthal history at the 2019 Free Thinking Festival https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003zp2 Tom Holland on his history of the impact of Christianity on Western thinking in a programme called East Meets West https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00093d1 Producer: Robyn Read
Priya Atwal joined me on the pod to discuss the Sikh Empire, which stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. We discuss the story of this empire’s spectacular rise and fall.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of this podcast from the beginning (400 extra episodes). We're running live podcasts on Zoom, we've got weekly quizzes where you can win prizes, and exclusive subscriber only articles. It's the ultimate history package. Just go to historyhit.tv to subscribe. Use code 'pod1' at checkout for your first month free and the following month for just £/€/$1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Priya Atwal joined me on the pod to discuss the Sikh Empire, which stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. We discuss the story of this empire’s spectacular rise and fall.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of this podcast from the beginning (400 extra episodes). We're running live podcasts on Zoom, we've got weekly quizzes where you can win prizes, and exclusive subscriber only articles. It's the ultimate history package. Just go to historyhit.tv to subscribe. Use code 'pod1' at checkout for your first month free and the following month for just £/€/$1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A look at Maharaja Ranjit Singh's early life and his capture of Lahore, that would lay the foundation of the Sikh Empire.
Dave Power and I talk about enlightened despots and the “greats”: Peter, Catherine, Frederick, Akbar, Abbas, Shivaji, Sejeong, as well as the Sikh Empire and the Ayuttaya Kingdom.
Telling the story of the Sikh Empire, which ruled much of the Punjab region between 1799-1849. As well as looking at the way we describe historical geographical & political entities such as empires.
Zara speaks to Shahroze Khan, a politics and history student and photographer, about the walled city of Lahore. Shahroze explains its history, from its somewhat contentious roots, steeped in Hindu mythology, to the heights of its splendour under the Mughals, followed by its brief period as capital of the Sikh Empire in the 19th century. He discusses the politicisation of history after Partition and the creation of Pakistan, and talks about his favourite buildings and monuments in the Old City. Lastly, we talk about whether enough is being done to preserve the Old City and its historic sites, as well as the controversy surrounding the Tourism Summit recently held by the government of Pakistan.
Elveden is a quaint rural Suffolk village with an intriguing history as the last Maharajah of the Sikh Empire was buried here in 1893. For almost two decades the village has attracted coach loads of Sikhs from all over the country and the world flocking to see the graveside of Maharajah Duleep Singh. Bobby Friction, a broadcaster and DJ who is Punjabi Sikh has grown up hearing stories all about the last King of the Sikh Empire. He visits Elveden for the first time for Open Country to see for himself the graveside on the day that marks 125 years since Duleep Singh died. Bobby finds out more about the Maharaja and travels to the adjoining town of Thetford where the Maharaja has become an important part of the landscape. The producer is Perminder Khatkar.
Poonam Taneja reports on the Empire of the Sikhs exhibition, a rare collection of stunning objects and works of art that reveal the remarkable story of the Sikh Empire and the European and American adventurers who served it. BBC Religious Affairs Editor Martin Bashir looks ahead to this week's review by the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) of the case of Peter Ball, the former Bishop of Gloucester, who was imprisoned in 2015 for abusing young men. Following the publication of new Vatican guidelines on what it means to be a consecrated virgin, Edward Stourton speaks to Elizabeth Rees who explains what life is like as a consecrated woman. Secunder Kermani reports on the influence of Sufi mystics on the outcome of the upcoming Pakistan elections. Jasvinder Sanghera tells Edward Stourton why her forced marriage campaign group Karma Nirvana is handing out spoons at a school to help tackle the summer holiday spike in forced marriage cases. Following a debate in the House of Lords of a bill calling for civil partnerships to be extended to siblings living together, we hear from one person living in a 'platonic partnership' about why they believe this is a matter of correcting a serious injustice. Do Christians and atheists have more in common than is commonly thought? Krish Kandiah thinks so and says why in his new book Fatheism. He's joined by Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK. to discuss the current climate of conversation between believers and non-believers. Producer Catherine Earlam Louise Clarke-Rowbotham Series Producer Amanda Hancox.
This Week Bry and Glen Discuss the all-too brief existence of the Sikh Empire!
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rise of the Sikh Empire at the end of the 18th Century under Ranjit Singh, pictured above, who unified most of the Sikh kingdoms following the decline of the Mughal Empire. He became Maharaja of the Punjab at Lahore in 1801, capturing Amritsar the following year. His empire flourished until 1839, after which a decade of unrest ended with the British annexation. At its peak, the Empire covered the Punjab and stretched from the Khyber Pass in the west to the edge of Tibet in the east, up to Kashmir and down to Mithankot on the Indus River. Ranjit Singh is still remembered as "The Lion of the Punjab." With Gurharpal Singh Professor in Inter-Religious Relations and Development at SOAS, University of London Chandrika Kaul Lecturer in Modern History at the University of St Andrews And Susan Stronge Senior Curator in the Asian Department of the Victoria and Albert Museum Producer: Simon Tillotson.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rise of the Sikh Empire at the end of the 18th Century under Ranjit Singh, pictured above, who unified most of the Sikh kingdoms following the decline of the Mughal Empire. He became Maharaja of the Punjab at Lahore in 1801, capturing Amritsar the following year. His empire flourished until 1839, after which a decade of unrest ended with the British annexation. At its peak, the Empire covered the Punjab and stretched from the Khyber Pass in the west to the edge of Tibet in the east, up to Kashmir and down to Mithankot on the Indus River. Ranjit Singh is still remembered as "The Lion of the Punjab." With Gurharpal Singh Professor in Inter-Religious Relations and Development at SOAS, University of London Chandrika Kaul Lecturer in Modern History at the University of St Andrews And Susan Stronge Senior Curator in the Asian Department of the Victoria and Albert Museum Producer: Simon Tillotson.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rise of the Sikh Empire at the end of the 18th Century under Ranjit Singh, pictured above, who unified most of the Sikh kingdoms following the decline of the Mughal Empire. He became Maharaja of the Punjab at Lahore in 1801, capturing Amritsar the following year. His empire flourished until 1839, after which a decade of unrest ended with the British annexation. At its peak, the Empire covered the Punjab and stretched from the Khyber Pass in the west to the edge of Tibet in the east, up to Kashmir and down to Mithankot on the Indus River. Ranjit Singh is still remembered as "The Lion of the Punjab." With Gurharpal Singh Professor in Inter-Religious Relations and Development at SOAS, University of London Chandrika Kaul Lecturer in Modern History at the University of St Andrews And Susan Stronge Senior Curator in the Asian Department of the Victoria and Albert Museum Producer: Simon Tillotson.
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