@@josephsmith6777 yes. By means of defence of in general giving them any shelter or required provisions. Our gurdwaras (temples) feed all people as well.
Three members of my family fought in that war but im sure they would be proud today if the could see see how loyal to Britain the brave Sikh people became and still are today, true friends and great warriors.
Wow Chris it seems like being crushed by a giant falling rock seems to be one of the greatest hazards of being a Sikh. This was a fascinating history of Intrigue and violence in the region of Punjab. The was so well done and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about this battle which I was unfamiliar. Bravo, amigo y nos vemos pronto.
“Oh Lord, in thy infinite mercy and compassion, extend thy mighty hand that thou mayst turn aside the falling rock by day and the plummeting masonry by night.”
@@donmacquarrie9161 what’s so funny about the British trying to genocide the Sikhs from their indeginious land? The joke is on the British becuz now you have uncontrolled Kashmiri lads in the streets of Britain gang grasping English white girls in places like Luton, Rotherham, Rochdale, Telford etc. your mayor of London is Kashmiri muslim, your future prime minister is also sajid Javed from Panjab. So the jokes on the British. What comes around goes around.
Thank you, sir, for enlightening us about the history of the Sikh empire. "The decline of Punjab's freedom coincided with the passing of Ranjit Singh." Sunset occurred with Ranjit Singh's death.
@@princeriar8085 This invasion by the British was all foretold by our 10th Guru Gobind Singh ji. All Sikhs should stay focus on ❤100 Sakhi of Guru Gobind Singh ji🎉 ❤Wahoo Wahoo Waheguru ji🎉
I found this video, the first in the Anglo Sikh war series very interesting. I’ll watch the whole series & also it’s nice to see that you are gaining more & more subscribers to your channel.
@dante666jt there are some old stories. I am from the city of Gujrat where the last of these battles was fought (the battle of gujrat) and the people of the village of kalra, which was fortified by the native forces to face the british, had some stories of how war came to them in their folk memories.
Your excellent presentation skills make all of your videos extremely interesting. My gg-grandfather was thought to be the last surviving British participant in the Battle of Sobraon (February 10, 1846) when he passed away in September 1902. He served in the 62nd Regiment (The Wiltshire Regiment).
@@zulubeatz1 Oh, a couple of reasons.....firstly, they are very good stories in their own right, secondly they are very very funny as a rule and finally because the author, although he wears his research lightly, is spot on with his historical veracity. It's a great way to get info on Victorian colonialism and how it developed. At least as a starting point. Plus, and I think I said this already, they're just very good reads. Harry Flashman (VC) is a cad, a bounder, and, tbh , a total shit, but you can't help but like him, because he's totally honest about himself and who/what he is. Certainly not a hero!
Finally the Sikh wars. Can’t wait for the battle of Chillianwalla. Hope you have time for the Mesopotamian campaign ww1, battle of Gingindlovu and the battle of Umm Diwaykarat too😊 Many thanks Chris for all great stories
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@@TheHistoryChap Please do Chellianwala, would love to hear a detailed and authentic version as there are many different I have heard. I have visited the place and monument there, as my ancestral village isn't far away from the place.
Excellent video, Chris, and very good idea to tell the story of the Anglo-Sikh Wars. If this argoument is forgotten in Britain it is also almost unknown in Italy ( some times ago i must read an Osprey book to know some details about it ). But some Italian officiers served in Ranjit Singh army as mercenaries ( some of foreign officiers that you mention ), particularly general Avagliano, a veteran of Napoleonic Wars ..... Then thanks and be well!
The Sikhs Empires artillery and cannon brigades were notably impressive. The empire's artillery was organized into batteries, sections, and under a general: Batteries: Each battery had 10 guns and 250 gunners, and was led by a commandant Sections: Each section had 2 guns and 8 to 10 gunners, and was led by a Jamadar General: The entire artillery was under a general. The Sikh Empire's artillery included: Heavy cannons: In 1838-39, the Sikh artillery had 182 heavy cannons. Howitzers: In 1838-39, the Sikh artillery had 20 howitzers Light cannons: In 1838-39, the Sikh artillery had 60 light cannons.u Gunners: The Sikh artillery had at least 5,000 gunners.
@@spawn11 8-10 million Pakistani Muslims were killed by Sikhs because Muslims started the violence. The empires of the Mughals and durranis were both captured and reduced to rubble by the Sikhs. Dehli, agra, Multan, Peshawar all were seized by the Sikh armies. You Muslims only know how to attack weak and defenceless people and not how to fight a manly war. That’s why you got crushed by the British, Sikhs, and every other European colonial power. And I need not mention Israel, do I?
What a great story telling....i was astonished to hear all about it .we were never told in detail about this in schools.. And i am from Mudki itself...happy to know my city has seen so much and yet nobody talks about it here
Excellent narration of this key moment in history. As a proud British Sikh I had split allegiances on this one. I thought I knew about this battle, But this vid filled some gaps in my knowledge. Many thanks.
British born sikh. Love history! From seleucus to Genghis , Zenobia to Napolean. Cant get enough of it. I have Subscribed today. I grew up with chamkaur mudki chillianwala and more stories in my ears. Great sorrow followed our people after we lost our nation to this very day. I look forward to exploring your channel more.
Wonderful narration. My village lies bang between Mudki and Ferozeshah, and we grew up hearing these stories and going to the small obelisk memorial at Mudki and the museum at Ferozeshah (Pherushahr). Looking forward to the rest of the series about Ferozeshah, Chillianwala, Sobraon, etc.
I would love to see a series of videos focused on the French-Indian Wars in North America, specifically the two battles for control of Quebec, the battles for Louisbourg, the campaigns on Lake George and Lake Champlain, the Ohio River, the St.Lawrence and the eastern Great Lakes. Wonderful history but sadly somewhat overlooked. Finally, kudos to you for well researched and presented videos that present the facts without glorifying war or justifying the actions of the politicians that start them. Cheers.
Great work Sir, Sikhs always had their own Rule, own identity in Indian Subcontinent. Thanks for bringing old history in light. I am born and Brought up in part of Punjab (Ferozpur) which is in region of SABHRAWAN where one of Anglo- Sikh war was fought in bettel field. Could you please make educational video SARAGHARI war. Lots of respect 🙏🙏🙏
british had treaty with RANJIT SINGH to not attacking each other MAHARANI JINDA REVOKED THE TREATY AND ATTACKED BRITISH THATS HOW THE WAR BEGINS IS IT TRUE HOW WAS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BRITISH AND MAHARANI JINDA BECAUSE BRITISH HAD TAKEN HIS SON DULEEP SINGH TO BRITAIN AND GIVEN HIM ROYAL LIFE .. THERE ARE MANY SIKH PRINCELY STATES WHO WERE SERVING UNDER BRITISH RAJ ... PLEASE MAKE SOME VIDEO REGARDING THIS 😊 @@TheHistoryChap
The Punjab is SUCH a cultural crucible and the true gold of humanity is forged there. It was only fitting that the British should venture into such a wonderland. It is in my script. My life swirls around this white hole From the blood and butchery such ideas emerged that danced like a gas through both the British and The Sikhi. THE WORLD CHANGED FOR EVER.
Most enjoyable your narration of the causes leading to the Ist Anglo Sigh War and Battle of Mudki. While I am familiar with theae wars, hearing about it in your distinct style is time well spent. Waiting for the next episode.
My great great grandfather fought two anglo- sikh wars.our next generations joined British troops and my great grandfather rose up to level of a Lt general till 2nd world war in British army.
This was a great episode on a subject of which I had virtually no knowledge. I'm looking forward to the following episodes with anticipation. Now say "Sikh Swords Sheathed Slowly" three times fast.
Finally my man ,worthy of being able to give some level of richness to the content it needs to be spread upon the entire humanity , it's a British man. I would say right now it's a British man describing such this story of such an impactful and spine chilling sikh history, tomorrow it's going to be some white caucasian American who also also shade some light on this story from their hearts with utter reverence this story needs. Not only this story needs such reverence by every human race, but riots between mugher emperors and sikh gurus, those gurus who gave their lives up that still shivers me like never before. Sikh history is definitely painful to the entire humanity that makes us so kind and that's the primary reason why we have been taught to have such a wide level of acceptance and be kind towards humanity in general.
It was not British vs Sikh battle , it was Sikh vs Sikh battle where Patiala state and Jind state fought for British . Moreover British had already planted Tej Singh the commander of so called Sikh Empire to sabotage the war and after the victory made him the Raja of Sialkot .Not only he served the b00ts of Gora he also was one of the signatories who agreed to transfer Kohinoor to British Empire .
I'm a sikh that served in the modern day British Army (Combat Infantry), My battalion had many sikh war battle honors, I've also been to Sandhurst where these battles were explained in depth to me as it's walls have numerous paintings depicting these very battles, By a colonel who has a keen interest in the anglo sikh wars. GSTK.
You seem more like a wanna be pretending SIKH...but in reality more like a cowardly hindutva stooge RSS crap type of lowlife, in your crappy post all your mention of the word Sikh starts with a lower case. No SIKH would ever type like that.
Great analysis of the battle. Somehow, Indians seem to have never learned the fact that for an empire to be strong we need capable rulers. Indians have always had good warriors but rarely a great political figure. Having good warriors mean nothing if you don't have capable political leaders. The British didn't dare to attack the Sikh Empire till Ranjit Singh was Emperor. But when he died the cracks began to show themselves and it was only a matter of time for the British to annex their territory. Something similar happened with British and Marathas too.
India is only India because of the Sikhs. Without the Sikhs they would've been ruled over by the Mughal Empire. As well as if Punjab was to be a country it would have been a lot larger than India is today as per the Sikh Empire.
@@TheHistoryChap I liked how Flashy thought James Brooke must have had a chip on his shoulder from maybe getting a DSO after tangling with the pirates.
@@anunrealproduction1438I can only pray if someone like Maharaja Ranjit Singh could come and create the peaceful atmosphere in India as it was at his time. Law and order was maintained and people were stable and happy
(Sardar Sham Singh Atariwala) Our great Hero of Punjab martyr in Battle of Sabraon... Even That time british Army Generals were dont have any words to define his bravery...as a Sikh i could say that Tej Singh our own army head traitor betryad us....😡 But feeling proud for my Heroes 💪💪💪because not even one of Sikh army soldier in Battle of Sabraon ⚔️surrendered 🫡
The Brits were quite happy for the Punjab to be a buffer state run by Sikhs, as rightly mentioned in this great video. Alas, Sikhs are also Indians after all, and all it takes is one dashing ruler to die, and everyone tries to grab power, and the whole kingdom falls like a house of cards. The eager native Bengal EIC troopers fighting the Sikhs on behalf of the Brits were none other than the "Purabiyas" or Easterners, from today's UP and Bihar states. Were it not for the Purabiyas, the Brits had no chance against the Sikhs, who may have eventually stabilized and morphed into a major nation-state. But it was not to be. And just 12 years later, when the Purabiyas rebelled and started the Mutiny, the Sikhs of course returned the favor by tying Purabiya rebels to cannons and blowing them off, hence ensuring another 90 years of happy servitude for all Indians (yay!), ended only by the near bankruptcy of Britain post WW2. The saving grace is the Brits at least left some institutions behind, else there would have been no "India", just be a bunch of small, poor states constantly at war like some African countries.
Sikhs were never Indians. You can say Punjabi became after treacherous and deceitful annexation of Punjab. There is no record of British ever giving green light to Sikhs to have their own sovereign annexed lands back, rather to further betray the Sikhs who saved them during 1857, the British partitioned their lands into India and Pakistan.
And the British after 1857 completely destroyed the purbiyas in every way possible. Their every institution - educational, social , religious, military - everything was destroyed
@@antimffs3755 An "Indian" in pre-partition India is a person who originates in the Indian subcontinent. So Sikhs, the followers of Guru Nanak, who was born in Lahore, are as Indian as Jats, or Rajputs or Tamils or Biharis - they have always been so. And the 18th century Sikhs (except Ranjit Singh) had exactly the same flaw that other Indian powers like Marathas, Rajputs had: total lack of statesmanship and strategic foresight. Had the Marathas and Sikhs shown statesmanship and stayed united, they could have ended the Mughals and EIC would still be trading spices from the ports of Madras. Had the Purabiyas of the EIC (native Bengal Army) shown statesmanship, they would not have fought the Sikhs who did them no harm. Had the Sikhs not borne a grudge against the Purabiyas, they would have joined the Purabiya rebels and kicked the EIC out in 1857. But thanks to petty regional and ethnic divisions, the wily Brits, less than 100,000 at their peak in India, controlled 300 million Indians. This humiliation should be taught to children in schools, researched, and lessons learnt. The tragedy is India is as divided today as it was in the 18th century. It's just that the world has changed. Not a single lesson has been learnt by Indians.
We think of the period btw 1815 & 1848 as a peaceful one in Europe (except Spain 's Carlist war) but in reality there were a lot of conflicts that involved UK, expecially in Asia,and also Khafir wars in S. Africa. These wars aren't well known, and I'm glad that these videos are covering them. By the way, these British uniforms were gorgeous, also if I don't dare to think how these ones would appear after a 140 miles ' march !
I know how busy you are (great story of a little-known, but important (considering how useful the Sikhs would be in future wars) conflict), but at some point, could you outline the chain of command in places like India? To us Americans, it seems quite convoluted.
Great and honoured to watch being a Sikh. Thanks sir
My pleasure. Thanks for your support
Is it true that you guys are required to help any person in trouble ?
@@josephsmith6777 yes. By means of defence of in general giving them any shelter or required provisions. Our gurdwaras (temples) feed all people as well.
Three members of my family fought in that war but im sure they would be proud today if the could see see how loyal to Britain the brave Sikh people became and still are today, true friends and great warriors.
@@Khalsafauj96 I used to have a sikh family living next door to me, some of the nicest people i've ever known.
I’m from mudki listening to the history is always great
Wow Chris it seems like being crushed by a giant falling rock seems to be one of the greatest hazards of being a Sikh. This was a fascinating history of Intrigue and violence in the region of Punjab. The was so well done and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about this battle which I was unfamiliar. Bravo, amigo y nos vemos pronto.
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That’s what I was thinking!
"act of god"...lol
“Oh Lord, in thy infinite mercy and compassion, extend thy mighty hand that thou mayst turn aside the falling rock by day and the plummeting masonry by night.”
@@donmacquarrie9161 what’s so funny about the British trying to genocide the Sikhs from their indeginious land? The joke is on the British becuz now you have uncontrolled Kashmiri lads in the streets of Britain gang grasping English white girls in places like Luton, Rotherham, Rochdale, Telford etc. your mayor of London is Kashmiri muslim, your future prime minister is also sajid Javed from Panjab. So the jokes on the British. What comes around goes around.
Thank you, sir, for enlightening us about the history of the Sikh empire.
"The decline of Punjab's freedom coincided with the passing of Ranjit Singh." Sunset occurred with Ranjit Singh's death.
😢😢
@@princeriar8085
This invasion by the British was all foretold by our 10th Guru Gobind Singh ji.
All Sikhs should stay focus on
❤100 Sakhi of
Guru Gobind Singh ji🎉
❤Wahoo Wahoo
Waheguru ji🎉
Thanks!
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Thanks brother from a PUNJABI ❤
Glad you enjoyed it.
Really interesting video and looking forward to more about these Sikh wars, thank you and stay well.
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Thanks, Chris, that was great. It's not a conflict I'm overly familiar with, so greatly informative.❤
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I know (knew) virtually nothing about the Sikh wars, thank you for illuminating me!
Lots more to come. The battles were incredible - bravery, bloody and incompetence all rolled together...along with a good dose of treachery too.
Sikh History has life lessons in it. Thank you so much for sharing these important events in human history Sir.
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I found this video, the first in the Anglo Sikh war series very interesting. I’ll watch the whole series & also it’s nice to see that you are gaining more & more subscribers to your channel.
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'Flashman' - a wonderful story teller and time-travelling companion.
Absolutely!
As a sikh whose ancestors fought at mudki and chillianwala i say good job
Thanks for watching my video.
Also fun fact one survived being shot in the cheast ,bayonetted 5 times and then having a cannonball graze his shin he still was able ride to safety
Who are you?😂😂😂😂
@@unkownhistory7660 proof or it never happened
@dante666jt there are some old stories. I am from the city of Gujrat where the last of these battles was fought (the battle of gujrat) and the people of the village of kalra, which was fortified by the native forces to face the british, had some stories of how war came to them in their folk memories.
Your excellent presentation skills make all of your videos extremely interesting. My gg-grandfather was thought to be the last surviving British participant in the Battle of Sobraon (February 10, 1846) when he passed away in September 1902. He served in the 62nd Regiment (The Wiltshire Regiment).
a surgeon from the 2nd Anglo Sikh War at Chillianwala is buried in the village next to mine
Another great, exciting episode! Thank you so much! You were made for this!
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As a Flashman fan, this is great to watch.
O, I think you might enjoy it -:)
'Midnight Mudki'.
I have not read any Flashman novels would you recommend them and why ?
@@zulubeatz1 Oh, a couple of reasons.....firstly, they are very good stories in their own right, secondly they are very very funny as a rule and finally because the author, although he wears his research lightly, is spot on with his historical veracity. It's a great way to get info on Victorian colonialism and how it developed. At least as a starting point. Plus, and I think I said this already, they're just very good reads. Harry Flashman (VC) is a cad, a bounder, and, tbh , a total shit, but you can't help but like him, because he's totally honest about himself and who/what he is. Certainly not a hero!
Finally the Sikh wars. Can’t wait for the battle of Chillianwalla. Hope you have time for the Mesopotamian campaign ww1, battle of Gingindlovu and the battle of Umm Diwaykarat too😊 Many thanks Chris for all great stories
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@@TheHistoryChap Please don't be biased and forget the treachery of Dogras which paved the way for British in Punjab.
@@antimffs3755 you probably think Britain took 40 trillion from india
@@TheHistoryChap Please do Chellianwala, would love to hear a detailed and authentic version as there are many different I have heard. I have visited the place and monument there, as my ancestral village isn't far away from the place.
Excellent video, Chris, and very good idea to tell the story of the Anglo-Sikh Wars. If this argoument is forgotten in Britain it is also almost unknown in Italy ( some times ago i must read an Osprey book to know some details about it ).
But some Italian officiers served in Ranjit Singh army as mercenaries ( some of foreign officiers that you mention ), particularly general Avagliano, a veteran of Napoleonic Wars .....
Then thanks and be well!
The Sikh army was also the first modernized army in Asia, they had everything the Europeans had and more too!
Truly, a great army.
The Sikhs Empires artillery and cannon brigades were notably impressive.
The empire's artillery was organized into batteries, sections, and under a general:
Batteries: Each battery had 10 guns and 250 gunners, and was led by a commandant
Sections: Each section had 2 guns and 8 to 10 gunners, and was led by a Jamadar
General: The entire artillery was under a general.
The Sikh Empire's artillery included:
Heavy cannons: In 1838-39, the Sikh artillery had 182 heavy cannons.
Howitzers: In 1838-39, the Sikh artillery had 20 howitzers
Light cannons: In 1838-39, the Sikh artillery had 60 light cannons.u
Gunners: The Sikh artillery had at least 5,000 gunners.
Hahahahaha Sikhs are self acclaimed bravest😂😂1947 Rawalpindi forgot?? 💪🏼🇵🇰
@@spawn11 8-10 million Pakistani Muslims were killed by Sikhs because Muslims started the violence. The empires of the Mughals and durranis were both captured and reduced to rubble by the Sikhs. Dehli, agra, Multan, Peshawar all were seized by the Sikh armies. You Muslims only know how to attack weak and defenceless people and not how to fight a manly war. That’s why you got crushed by the British, Sikhs, and every other European colonial power. And I need not mention Israel, do I?
Explain
Thanks sir for sharing this history, I hope western people understand these history more. Love from a Sikh ❤
The sikh are a noble warrior race and usually stand a foot taller than there indian counterparts
Thanks for watching my video
sikh is religion not a race
I have seen many 4 feet sikhs no disrespect to dwarfs
What a joke. Those days the eastern india was much wealtheir and the reports show they were even taller.
They lost
No, they're still much shorter. @@FilesdocumentsAndreposit-kr3vb
I recently read Anita Anand's book about Sophia, one of Duleep Singh's daughters. Fascinating story.
Thanks for watching my video & for sharing details of the book.
I believe she was a suffragette who fought for women’s rights?
What a great story telling....i was astonished to hear all about it .we were never told in detail about this in schools..
And i am from Mudki itself...happy to know my city has seen so much and yet nobody talks about it here
Maybe I need to come on a tour? -:)
Excellent narration of this key moment in history.
As a proud British Sikh I had split allegiances on this one.
I thought I knew about this battle, But this vid filled some gaps in my
knowledge.
Many thanks.
Thanks for watching my video & your feedback.
This invasion was written in Sau Sakhi.
All Sikhs should stay focus on
❤100 Sakhi of
Guru Gobind Singh ji🎉 Even today.
❤Wahoo Wahoo
Waheguru ji🎉
British born sikh. Love history! From seleucus to Genghis , Zenobia to Napolean. Cant get enough of it.
I have Subscribed today. I grew up with chamkaur mudki chillianwala and more stories in my ears.
Great sorrow followed our people after we lost our nation to this very day.
I look forward to exploring your channel more.
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As a cameraman who recorded all that war, i can say this is actually correct info
Thanks for your comment.
Thanks
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Wonderful video and can’t wait for more.!🇬🇧👍
Wonderful narration. My village lies bang between Mudki and Ferozeshah, and we grew up hearing these stories and going to the small obelisk memorial at Mudki and the museum at Ferozeshah (Pherushahr). Looking forward to the rest of the series about Ferozeshah, Chillianwala, Sobraon, etc.
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ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ
this is a fantastic description of the history of sikhs. I tip my hat sir
Thanks for your comment.
I would love to see a series of videos focused on the French-Indian Wars in North America, specifically the two battles for control of Quebec, the battles for Louisbourg, the campaigns on Lake George and Lake Champlain, the Ohio River, the St.Lawrence and the eastern Great Lakes. Wonderful history but sadly somewhat overlooked. Finally, kudos to you for well researched and presented videos that present the facts without glorifying war or justifying the actions of the politicians that start them. Cheers.
Trust me, they are on the cards. Please make sure you subscribe to my channel so you don't miss them (will be next year)
As a Yank, I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation.
Add one more subscriber.
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great episode as usual, looking forward to the rest in this series.
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Great work Sir, Sikhs always had their own Rule, own identity in Indian Subcontinent. Thanks for bringing old history in light. I am born and Brought up in part of Punjab (Ferozpur) which is in region of SABHRAWAN where one of Anglo- Sikh war was fought in bettel field.
Could you please make educational video SARAGHARI war.
Lots of respect 🙏🙏🙏
Glad you enjoyed. Here's a video I made about Saraghari about 2 years ago:ua-cam.com/video/WFD0V2dz9j4/v-deo.html
Great story. Love your videos! Looking forward to the rest of this series!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
Thank you, the video was as usual well researched, informative and put over in an entertaining way. Loved the flash Harry reference as well.
1st Anglo Sikh War is an interesting war especially because there was so much internal Sikh sabotage of some guys trying to lose on purpose!
Yes, I will go into more detail as we move through the series.
Nations against tribes/ Clans/ familes.
Ya there was a lot of infighing assaniantions soap drama
@@TheHistoryChap try not to forget or blame it on undisciplined cavalry, chap
british had treaty with RANJIT SINGH to not attacking each other
MAHARANI JINDA REVOKED THE TREATY AND ATTACKED BRITISH
THATS HOW THE WAR BEGINS
IS IT TRUE
HOW WAS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BRITISH AND MAHARANI JINDA BECAUSE BRITISH HAD TAKEN HIS SON DULEEP SINGH TO BRITAIN AND GIVEN HIM ROYAL LIFE ..
THERE ARE MANY SIKH PRINCELY STATES WHO WERE SERVING UNDER BRITISH RAJ ...
PLEASE MAKE SOME VIDEO REGARDING THIS 😊
@@TheHistoryChap
THANKS ..ENLIGHTENING. True account. No biases
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The Punjab is SUCH a cultural crucible and the true gold of humanity is forged there. It was only fitting that the British should venture into such a wonderland. It is in my script. My life swirls around this white hole
From the blood and butchery such ideas emerged that danced like a gas through both the British and The Sikhi.
THE WORLD CHANGED FOR EVER.
Thanks for posting your thoughtful comment.
Most enjoyable your narration of the causes leading to the Ist Anglo Sigh War and Battle of Mudki. While I am familiar with theae wars, hearing about it in your distinct style is time well spent. Waiting for the next episode.
My great great grandfather fought two anglo- sikh wars.our next generations joined British troops and my great grandfather rose up to level of a Lt general till 2nd world war in British army.
Family history has so many interesting stories. Thanks for sharing.
This was a great episode on a subject of which I had virtually no knowledge.
I'm looking forward to the following episodes with anticipation.
Now say "Sikh Swords Sheathed Slowly" three times fast.
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By the way Sikh is pronounced Sick not seeek. Please refrain from the slave trader tongue and use proper pronunciation.
By the way Sikh is pronounced Sick not seeek. Please refrain from the slave trader tongue and use proper pronunciation.
We appreciate you sir ❤
I really appreciate you covering these fascinating battles and wars. I am learning so much from your presentations.
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Thanks, I have heard of these wars but this was a nice primer. I love the Flashman books!
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Ripper of a story Chris. Lookin forward to the next instalment 👍
Thanks for making this
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
thanks for narrating historical events beautifully
Glad your enjoyed it.
Dr Watson said it very well "I know the Sikh, he's not a man to be trifled with"
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Thank you so much for this Chris
My pleasure!
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
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Thanks for making this video Chris,
Very insightful with Excellent narration.
Thanks for your comment.
Finally my man ,worthy of being able to give some level of richness to the content it needs to be spread upon the entire humanity , it's a British man. I would say right now it's a British man describing such this story of such an impactful and spine chilling sikh history, tomorrow it's going to be some white caucasian American who also also shade some light on this story from their hearts with utter reverence this story needs. Not only this story needs such reverence by every human race, but riots between mugher emperors and sikh gurus, those gurus who gave their lives up that still shivers me like never before. Sikh history is definitely painful to the entire humanity that makes us so kind and that's the primary reason why we have been taught to have such a wide level of acceptance and be kind towards humanity in general.
It was not British vs Sikh battle , it was Sikh vs Sikh battle where Patiala state and Jind state fought for British . Moreover British had already planted Tej Singh the commander of so called Sikh Empire to sabotage the war and after the victory made him the Raja of Sialkot .Not only he served the b00ts of Gora he also was one of the signatories who agreed to transfer Kohinoor to British Empire .
Truly a great video.. Thank you sir you did a great job explaining and making this video with a great History Lesson 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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I'm a sikh that served in the modern day British Army (Combat Infantry), My battalion had many sikh war battle honors, I've also been to Sandhurst where these battles were explained in depth to me as it's walls have numerous paintings depicting these very battles, By a colonel who has a keen interest in the anglo sikh wars. GSTK.
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You seem more like a wanna be pretending SIKH...but in reality more like a cowardly hindutva stooge RSS crap type of lowlife, in your crappy post all your mention of the word Sikh starts with a lower case. No SIKH would ever type like that.
Thank you for game of thrones reference. I remember watching that show and thinking events exactly like this happened in our history.
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Great analysis of the battle. Somehow, Indians seem to have never learned the fact that for an empire to be strong we need capable rulers. Indians have always had good warriors but rarely a great political figure. Having good warriors mean nothing if you don't have capable political leaders. The British didn't dare to attack the Sikh Empire till Ranjit Singh was Emperor. But when he died the cracks began to show themselves and it was only a matter of time for the British to annex their territory. Something similar happened with British and Marathas too.
true true true
Sikhs are not Indians. Punjab was a different country till 1947 and will be in future.
@garryj7845 good joke
India is only India because of the Sikhs. Without the Sikhs they would've been ruled over by the Mughal Empire. As well as if Punjab was to be a country it would have been a lot larger than India is today as per the Sikh Empire.
@@muazzamshaikh2049punjab is punjab
Not a part of any country
Khalistan jindabad ❤
Thank you for another wonderful history lesson.
Can't wait to watch it and this seems very interesting. I've never heard of it.
I hope that you enjoy it Logan
There was no incompetence and treachery in that presentation, but there was solid history, presented in a well-organized and interesting manner.
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So fascinating to here about the Punjab’s manufacturing of muskets, cannon and their wearing of European uniforms
thx again, Chris
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Always good to see Old Flash referenced anywhere.
Wait until I get to the Borneo Pirates
@@TheHistoryChap I liked how Flashy thought James Brooke must have had a chip on his shoulder from maybe getting a DSO after tangling with the pirates.
Thanks mate for the masterpiece
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British fought sikhs when hari singh nalwa the greatest general in the world passed. We need sikh homeland again
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I am a Sikh.. what homeland?.. regarding homeland.. it exists. Punjab.
@@anunrealproduction1438I can only pray if someone like Maharaja Ranjit Singh could come and create the peaceful atmosphere in India as it was at his time. Law and order was maintained and people were stable and happy
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I read about these wars but I like the way you deliver the storyline.Keep up the good work.🙂
Another slice of British history unknown to most of us , thanks for educating us once against 👏👏👏👏
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intentionally not part of the British Commonwealth's education "system".
Absolutely loved this!
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Finally, a well educated English m who decided to talk about the history they don't teach at school
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School history really sucks!
So much is missed or ignored. Thank you Chris!
(Sardar Sham Singh Atariwala) Our great Hero of Punjab martyr in Battle of Sabraon... Even That time british Army Generals were dont have any words to define his bravery...as a Sikh i could say that Tej Singh our own army head traitor betryad us....😡 But feeling proud for my Heroes 💪💪💪because not even one of Sikh army soldier in Battle of Sabraon ⚔️surrendered 🫡
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My home near mudki in india just 3 kilometres away so i can send the picture of that place. There is now famous memorial of anglo sikh war
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Loham ton aa Bai ji? Bhaika Wara here😄
Excellent as always.
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British didn't fight maharaja ranjit singh hari singh nalwa when ranjit singh died then British fought sikhs
That's how it is done to win the war, you wait for the lions to die and till then you prepare to win the jungle.
The British didn't - the purbiya troops
Another great work sir, well thought indeed. Thanks for sharing, best regards.
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Excellent video
What ever the people of the Indian subcontinent did , the ‘writing was on the wall’.
There were a few moments where the British could have lost, but internal divisions and rivalries wrecked any chance of a united Indian resistance.
Bravo Sir , great video lecture on the subject. The best I have seen thus far. I eagerly await your next instalment.
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Fascinating old chap.
enjoying your videos muchly!
Excellent.
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Great series thank you !
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Wow, you guys are fast 52 seconds since upload and 4 views already!
Onwards and upwards!
Very interesting. History of India is a subject I am lacking in.Well done.
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The Brits were quite happy for the Punjab to be a buffer state run by Sikhs, as rightly mentioned in this great video. Alas, Sikhs are also Indians after all, and all it takes is one dashing ruler to die, and everyone tries to grab power, and the whole kingdom falls like a house of cards. The eager native Bengal EIC troopers fighting the Sikhs on behalf of the Brits were none other than the "Purabiyas" or Easterners, from today's UP and Bihar states. Were it not for the Purabiyas, the Brits had no chance against the Sikhs, who may have eventually stabilized and morphed into a major nation-state. But it was not to be. And just 12 years later, when the Purabiyas rebelled and started the Mutiny, the Sikhs of course returned the favor by tying Purabiya rebels to cannons and blowing them off, hence ensuring another 90 years of happy servitude for all Indians (yay!), ended only by the near bankruptcy of Britain post WW2. The saving grace is the Brits at least left some institutions behind, else there would have been no "India", just be a bunch of small, poor states constantly at war like some African countries.
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and now after another 77 years. finally the indians start to rule the british. and soon the USA . how the tables have turned
Sikhs were never Indians. You can say Punjabi became after treacherous and deceitful annexation of Punjab. There is no record of British ever giving green light to Sikhs to have their own sovereign annexed lands back, rather to further betray the Sikhs who saved them during 1857, the British partitioned their lands into India and Pakistan.
And the British after 1857 completely destroyed the purbiyas in every way possible. Their every institution - educational, social , religious, military - everything was destroyed
@@antimffs3755 An "Indian" in pre-partition India is a person who originates in the Indian subcontinent. So Sikhs, the followers of Guru Nanak, who was born in Lahore, are as Indian as Jats, or Rajputs or Tamils or Biharis - they have always been so. And the 18th century Sikhs (except Ranjit Singh) had exactly the same flaw that other Indian powers like Marathas, Rajputs had: total lack of statesmanship and strategic foresight. Had the Marathas and Sikhs shown statesmanship and stayed united, they could have ended the Mughals and EIC would still be trading spices from the ports of Madras. Had the Purabiyas of the EIC (native Bengal Army) shown statesmanship, they would not have fought the Sikhs who did them no harm. Had the Sikhs not borne a grudge against the Purabiyas, they would have joined the Purabiya rebels and kicked the EIC out in 1857. But thanks to petty regional and ethnic divisions, the wily Brits, less than 100,000 at their peak in India, controlled 300 million Indians. This humiliation should be taught to children in schools, researched, and lessons learnt. The tragedy is India is as divided today as it was in the 18th century. It's just that the world has changed. Not a single lesson has been learnt by Indians.
Fantastic video. I enjoyed this very much.
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@@TheHistoryChap very much so. Thank you.
Battle of Challianawalli must be covered.
Damm & blast I'm on the edge of my chair for the next episode. Thrilling stuff!
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I was born in Mudki, its nice to see her as an important part of history.
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PUNJABIS 🖤💥💪👑⚔️
Devide and rule dhian singh dogra made sikhs louse
Thank you sir you have good knowledge of Sikh history
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I hope Ferozeshah is in the pipeline too that's a battle that on paper the British should have lost, but was hard fought.
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@@Bullet-Tooth-Tony- it was a pryhic British victory no doubt
Another day, another banger! I remember this one from the flashman series!
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Maharaja ranjit Singh ji Sardar hari Singh ji nalwa and Sardar sham Singh ji Atariwala
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We think of the period btw 1815 & 1848 as a peaceful one in Europe (except Spain 's Carlist war) but in reality there were a lot of conflicts that involved UK, expecially in Asia,and also Khafir wars in S. Africa.
These wars aren't well known, and I'm glad that these videos are covering them. By the way, these British uniforms were gorgeous, also if I don't dare to think how these ones would appear after a 140 miles ' march !
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I know how busy you are (great story of a little-known, but important (considering how useful the Sikhs would be in future wars) conflict), but at some point, could you outline the chain of command in places like India? To us Americans, it seems quite convoluted.
To us Brits it is equally confusing!
let me see what I can do.
@@TheHistoryChap Thanks.