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The Sikh Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Origins, Battles, and Legacy of the 19th-Century Anglo-Sikh Conflicts
- Exploring India’s Past
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
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Summary
Uncover the Saga of the Sikh Empire and Its Last Stand against the British Raj
In this audiobook, the astonishing chronicle of the Sikh Empire unfolds, revealing a story of valor, resilience, and the fierce clash of empires. This audiobook is a portal to a bygone era, where the Sikh Army, hailed as the most formidable Indian force the British ever encountered, carved a 200,000-square-mile empire in the heart of the Punjab.
Embark on a Journey Through Time
- Witness the birth of the Sikh faith through the divine visions of Guru Nanak and how it evolved into a warrior creed under the guidance of the gurus.
- Marvel at the strategic prowess of Ranjit Singh, the one-eyed lion of the Punjab, who rose to forge a formidable Sikh Empire after inheriting a kingdom at the age of twelve.
- Explore the tumultuous aftermath of Ranjit Singh's demise and how it led to a treacherous power struggle and the army's fateful confrontation with the British.
In this audiobook:
- Unravel the tale of Ranjit Singh's youngest queen, the beautiful daughter of the palace dog keeper, and how she became a powerful and able regent for her infant son, the last maharaja of the Punjab.
- Discover how Irish General Gough led the British forces in India to victory over the Sikhs and why his statue was blown up by the Irish Republican Army a century later.
- Relive the strategic brilliance and tragic betrayal within the Sikh ranks.
- Experience the fury of the Sikh artillery and the heart-wrenching separation of Maharani Jind Kaur from her son.
- Follow the odyssey of the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond from Ranjit Singh's vault to the hands of British conquerors.