As an English man and ex soldier, I love the Sikhs and I and many of us gives thanks to your forefathers for the freedom we have today because of your support in WW1 and WW2 🤎⚔
@@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.
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.
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🎉
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
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
They are all on my hit list. Please make sure you subscribe to my channel so you don't miss them. Better still get my free weekly newsletter at www.thehistorychap.com
@@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.
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?
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).
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!
@@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!
@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
@@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
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 !
At that time Sikhs were fighting a battle when people of india used to not dare to say any thing against this big forse of world whom Sikhs were making to know who are Sikhs even today Britishers did not forget that loss of its army it were our own people stabbed back faught for Britishers .today they are telling they were the first to fight under Gandhi but do not tell this historical realty of five battles of angls Sikhs war that made them to leav india because of taught battles they had thought that it will be tough for them to live here.india may hide it from its books but history is never dead .
The truth about this war is that Lal Singh was working with the British. He took off with half of the army and let the other brave Sikh by them self. You also forgot to mention it was the British who slow poisoned the great Maharaja Ranjit Singh. They also planned and helped to kill reat of his sons.
@@TheHistoryChapthese are facts. The British were hell bent on destroying Sikh holy lands, and help propel the Muslims to king like status, and eventually for Muslims (mainly Kashmiris) to come to the uk in numbers in 1950’s and 1960’s after the Kashmiri waterdam settlement in 1951. Approx 4.5 million Muslims in the uk as we type and more to come yet.
@@Ar9Sin4San its true british establishment always appeased muslims since the "reconquista" times Two of the great england kings almost converted to islam
@@TheHistoryChap it's not being biased, it's being facts Ranjit singh was poisoned with afgan almond alcohal, also if faught righteous British can never defeat Sikhs, till date they can't and you know it
@@TheHistoryChapThe whole world knows what the British have done to the whole world in the past! People know the truth about the their dirty politics. We call them thief's for stealing all gold and the jewels from India....karma is real and now there is a Muslim Mayer in London and the PM is Indian ( puppet). The amount of Muslim refugees entered England, makes me happy and I hope 1 day they take over. It's funny you guys still bow down to your clowns ( kings and queens) lol. How about you show real avidance about the store you came up with?.
At the time ranjit singh British didn't dare to fight sikhs when he died British fought sikhs and dogma gulag singh made sikhs louse he was o. British side
The British didn't want to fight the Sikhs at all,, the Sikhs attacked the British remember,, it was in British interests to have a stable Sikh state ,,
@@manpreetbrar838well said brother. We still have enemies of the Khalsa in Panjab, who try to go against bhai Amritpal Singh Khalsa and the WPD (Waris Panjab De).
@@Expatred66 the British were hell bent on the destruction of Sarkar-E-Khalsa after 1840. They could have easily just enslaved the Hindus and Muslims in the territories they captured up to dehli, but they were hell bent on crossing the Sutlej river to see how much money the Sikhs really had ($46 trillion according to Harvard university USA)
Excellent content and narration. Very intriguing !!. Maharaja Ranjit's army was considered second best in India after that of East India Company. Till date, Punjabi or Sikh soldiers are revered for their valour and strength. Jind Kaur has an interesting story of her own, and worth covering as part of another episode Her daring escape from Chunar Fort and subsequent grant of asylum in Nepal ( 800 KM away ) is nothing less than stuff of legend.
Everything was done by Khalse de Thekedaar Masands of Khalsa Army. Dogras still revere Ten Gurus and Maharaja Ranjit Singh. I feel real Sikhism fell when Khalistanis of that time conspired with the British and Much of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's empire fell in the hand of Britishers.
@@anilparmar5881 oh you teach us what happened with our Empire history and world knows how Dogras killed the Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Sikh empire they also involved in killing of Sardar Hari Singh nalwa they killed Maharaja and sardars and they also involved in killing of Gernal jorawar singh
@@TheHistoryChapif I may suggest you should read a book by George Bruce about the Anglo Sikh wars. He also has first hand accounts regarding the battle of ferozeshah
As an English man and ex soldier, I love the Sikhs and I and many of us gives thanks to your forefathers for the freedom we have today because of your support in WW1 and WW2 🤎⚔
Thanks for watching my video.
Freedom? Are you a hippy? Look at the crime statistics in London. We crushed the wrong enemy. Ignorance.
What has WW1 got to do with "freedom"?
Nothing changed fascism still reigns supreme in civilised Europe.
It would be lovely if people didn’t refer to us as P***’s. Unfortunately brown is dirty and uncivilised to this day!
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.
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.
Glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for your feedback.
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.
Really interesting video and looking forward to more about these Sikh wars, thank you and stay well.
Glad you enjoyed my video, thanks for watching.
I’m from mudki listening to the history is always great
Thanks, Chris, that was great. It's not a conflict I'm overly familiar with, so greatly informative.❤
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching.
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.
Glad you enjoyed my video and thanks for your kind comment.
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🎉
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 brother from a PUNJABI ❤
Glad you enjoyed it.
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
They are all on my hit list. Please make sure you subscribe to my channel so you don't miss them. Better still get my free weekly newsletter at www.thehistorychap.com
@@TheHistoryChapLong time subscriber :)
@@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.
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
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.
'Flashman' - a wonderful story teller and time-travelling companion.
Absolutely!
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
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!
Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.
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!
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!
Thanks sir for sharing this history, I hope western people understand these history more. Love from a Sikh ❤
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?
As a Yank, I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation.
Add one more subscriber.
Thanks for your support & thanks for watching my video.
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.
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🎉
Great story. Love your videos! Looking forward to the rest of this series!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
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)
great episode as usual, looking forward to the rest in this series.
Many thanks for your support.
Thank you, the video was as usual well researched, informative and put over in an entertaining way. Loved the flash Harry reference as well.
Thanks!
Thanks for your support & for watching my video.
Ripper of a story Chris. Lookin forward to the next instalment 👍
We appreciate you sir ❤
thanks for narrating historical events beautifully
Glad your enjoyed it.
As a cameraman who recorded all that war, i can say this is actually correct info
Thanks for your comment.
I read about these wars but I like the way you deliver the storyline.Keep up the good work.🙂
Very insightful with Excellent narration.
Thanks for your comment.
I really appreciate you covering these fascinating battles and wars. I am learning so much from your presentations.
Glad you enjoyed by video, thanks for watching.
Thanks, I have heard of these wars but this was a nice primer. I love the Flashman books!
Thanks for watching my video
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.
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed my video.
Thank you for another wonderful history lesson.
Thanks for making this
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
Thanks for making this video Chris,
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.
Thanks for watching my video & for your interesting feedback.
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.
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.
Dr Watson said it very well "I know the Sikh, he's not a man to be trifled with"
Thanks for the feedback & for watching my video.
School history really sucks!
So much is missed or ignored. Thank you Chris!
Can't wait to watch it and this seems very interesting. I've never heard of it.
I hope that you enjoy it Logan
Wonderful video and can’t wait for more.!🇬🇧👍
Captured Sikh battle flags are on display at Lichfield Cathedral.
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.
Glad you enjoyed my video, thanks for watching.
8:22 Gwalior Campaign happened in central India not Sind. The dynasty they fought against was Scindia dynasty.
Thanks for your feedback.
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.
Glad you enjoyed my video, thanks for watching.
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.
So fascinating to here about the Punjab’s manufacturing of muskets, cannon and their wearing of European uniforms
thx again, Chris
🇨🇦🤟😁
My pleasure. Thanks for your continuing support
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.
Absolutely loved this!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
There was no incompetence and treachery in that presentation, but there was solid history, presented in a well-organized and interesting manner.
Thanks for watching & your comment.
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.
Thanks for watching my video & for your interesting feedback.
Fascinating old chap.
Excellent as always.
Thank you! Cheers!
Another slice of British history unknown to most of us , thanks for educating us once against 👏👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it.
intentionally not part of the British Commonwealth's education "system".
Great series thank you !
Glad you enjoy it!
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
enjoying your videos muchly!
PUNJABIS 🖤💥💪👑⚔️
Damm & blast I'm on the edge of my chair for the next episode. Thrilling stuff!
Glad you enjoyed my video, thanks for watching.
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.
Thanks for sharing such an important information
Thanks for watching my video
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
Thanks for watching my video & your feedback
Loham ton aa Bai ji? Bhaika Wara here😄
Very interesting. History of India is a subject I am lacking in.Well done.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
Battle of Challianawalli must be covered.
Another great work sir, well thought indeed. Thanks for sharing, best regards.
Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend.
Wow, you guys are fast 52 seconds since upload and 4 views already!
Onwards and upwards!
Another day, another banger! I remember this one from the flashman series!
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed my video.
Bole so Nihal!
Thanks for watching
Sat sri akaal❤
Bravo Sir , great video lecture on the subject. The best I have seen thus far. I eagerly await your next instalment.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed my video.
Excellent.
Glad you enjoyed it.
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ
British fought sikhs when hari singh nalwa the greatest general in the world passed. We need sikh homeland again
Thanks for watching my video.
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
Coming soon!
Fantastic video. I enjoyed this very much.
Glad you enjoyed it.
@@TheHistoryChap very much so. Thank you.
Maharaja ranjit Singh ji Sardar hari Singh ji nalwa and Sardar sham Singh ji Atariwala
Thanks for watching.
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 !
Thanks for watching my video & for our feedback.
I hope Ferozeshah is in the pipeline too that's a battle that on paper the British should have lost, but was hard fought.
Thanks for watching my video.
@@Bullet-Tooth-Tony- it was a pryhic British victory no doubt
Thank you so much for this Chris
My pleasure!
At that time Sikhs were fighting a battle when people of india used to not dare to say any thing against this big forse of world whom Sikhs were making to know who are Sikhs even today Britishers did not forget that loss of its army it were our own people stabbed back faught for Britishers .today they are telling they were the first to fight under Gandhi but do not tell this historical realty of five battles of angls Sikhs war that made them to leav india because of taught battles they had thought that it will be tough for them to live here.india may hide it from its books but history is never dead .
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Another informative and engaging video Chris. Did you get up to London to see the Ranjit Singh exhibition at the Wallace Collection?
you might wanna read the Jang Nama of the Muslim writer (Shah Mohammad) of the time who observed the battle with his own eyes!
That's too much & the Truth.
Think that was from the battles with abdali rather than british
@@ramandeepgrewal2346 Both are Different
Thank you for sharing this information 🙏 from Hoshiarpur PB India 🇮🇳
Thanks for watching my video & your comment.
Tipperary Joe Gough. First torchbearer of the "They Don't Like it Up 'Em!" military tactic.
I reckon so. God help us if he had been around in WW1 -:0
Very well explained....Keep it up...❤
Thanks for watching my feedbackn& your comment.
The truth about this war is that Lal Singh was working with the British. He took off with half of the army and let the other brave Sikh by them self. You also forgot to mention it was the British who slow poisoned the great Maharaja Ranjit Singh. They also planned and helped to kill reat of his sons.
And you think I’m biased. Let’s see your evidence for your last rant?
@@TheHistoryChapthese are facts. The British were hell bent on destroying Sikh holy lands, and help propel the Muslims to king like status, and eventually for Muslims (mainly Kashmiris) to come to the uk in numbers in 1950’s and 1960’s after the Kashmiri waterdam settlement in 1951. Approx 4.5 million Muslims in the uk as we type and more to come yet.
@@Ar9Sin4San its true british establishment always appeased muslims since the "reconquista" times
Two of the great england kings almost converted to islam
@@TheHistoryChap it's not being biased, it's being facts Ranjit singh was poisoned with afgan almond alcohal, also if faught righteous British can never defeat Sikhs, till date they can't and you know it
@@TheHistoryChapThe whole world knows what the British have done to the whole world in the past! People know the truth about the their dirty politics. We call them thief's for stealing all gold and the jewels from India....karma is real and now there is a Muslim Mayer in London and the PM is Indian ( puppet). The amount of Muslim refugees entered England, makes me happy and I hope 1 day they take over. It's funny you guys still bow down to your clowns ( kings and queens) lol. How about you show real avidance about the store you came up with?.
Good Precise Narration.👏👏
At the time ranjit singh British didn't dare to fight sikhs when he died British fought sikhs and dogma gulag singh made sikhs louse he was o. British side
There are still traitors in our midst.
The British didn't want to fight the Sikhs at all,, the Sikhs attacked the British remember,, it was in British interests to have a stable Sikh state ,,
Very nice video❤
Glad you enjoyed it.
From 1839 to 1849 the chaos was created by British agents- the Dogras
What about you
Indeed there are still traitors in our midst.
@@manpreetbrar838well said brother. We still have enemies of the Khalsa in Panjab, who try to go against bhai Amritpal Singh Khalsa and the WPD (Waris Panjab De).
British agents? Or perhaps not everyone followed your ideal?
@@Expatred66 the British were hell bent on the destruction of Sarkar-E-Khalsa after 1840. They could have easily just enslaved the Hindus and Muslims in the territories they captured up to dehli, but they were hell bent on crossing the Sutlej river to see how much money the Sikhs really had ($46 trillion according to Harvard university USA)
Excellent content and narration. Very intriguing !!.
Maharaja Ranjit's army was considered second best in India after that of East India Company. Till date, Punjabi or Sikh soldiers are revered for their valour and strength.
Jind Kaur has an interesting story of her own, and worth covering as part of another episode Her daring escape from Chunar Fort and subsequent grant of asylum in Nepal ( 800 KM away ) is nothing less than stuff of legend.
MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH CONSIDERED FIRST OF COURSE
BRITISH WAIT UNTIL HE DIED THEN CAME
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Also killed by Dogras and his Son khargh singh killed by Dogras and his Grandsong Nihal singh killed by Dogras
Because both were rivals to each other
@@ghanvedsingh8946 how Maharaja Ranjit Singh give them important powers Dogras are dishonest
Thanks for your feedback.
Everything was done by Khalse de Thekedaar Masands of Khalsa Army. Dogras still revere Ten Gurus and Maharaja Ranjit Singh. I feel real Sikhism fell when Khalistanis of that time conspired with the British and Much of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's empire fell in the hand of Britishers.
@@anilparmar5881 oh you teach us what happened with our Empire history and world knows how Dogras killed the Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Sikh empire they also involved in killing of Sardar Hari Singh nalwa they killed Maharaja and sardars and they also involved in killing of Gernal jorawar singh
Thanks for the historical story.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
Can't wait for Ferozeshah: the Indian Waterloo and the biggest battle the British fought in India until 1944.
Hope I can do it justice. Will be in 2 weeks time.
@@TheHistoryChapif I may suggest you should read a book by George Bruce about the Anglo Sikh wars. He also has first hand accounts regarding the battle of ferozeshah
Very interesting, greetings from East Tennessee! 🤠
Glad you enjoyed my video, thanks for watching.