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Unconventionals Punjabi Podcast#53 - Maharaja Duleep Singh & Annexation of PunjabIn 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
2025-01-182h 13
AfterWordsThe Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire with Priya Atwal & Alex von Tunzelmann
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 opera...2023-10-2732 min
SPJIMR PodcastPast Imperfect Episode 6: Priya Atwal on Women Power in the Sikh EmpireDr Priya Atwal, Author and Professor, University of Oxford, is in conversation with SPJIMR Faculty Dr Dinyar Patel.
Women’s voices are absent from so much of South Asian history. In “Royals and Rebels,” Priya Atwal recovers the remarkable roles that royal women played in the affairs of the Sikh Empire (1799-1849). Ranjit Singh might have been the Sher-e-Punjab, but Atwal demonstrates that his empire owed much of its success to female power.
‘Past Imperfect’ explores leadership from a historical perspective while bridging the past and present. The series is brought to you by SPJIMR's Centre for Wisdom in Leadership (CWIL) and...2022-12-271h 23
The ਸੋਚ (Sōch) PodcastThe Rise & Fall of the Sikh Empire | Dr. Priya AtwalThis is the full podcast 'The Rise & Fall of the Sikh Empire' with Dr. Priya Atwal.★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★
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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?
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The ਸੋਚ (Sōch) PodcastThe Rise & Fall of the Sikh Empire | Dr. Priya Atwal (Teaser)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 t...2022-09-3001 min
PrincessAnjli Mohindra on Sophia Duleep SinghAnita Anand explores the story of Sophia Duleep Singh; the daughter of a deposed Maharaja, goddaughter of Queen Victoria and a suffragette on the frontline of some of the most violent battles for women's rights. Anita Anand discusses her remarkable life with Actor Anjli Mohindra and Dr Priya Atwal.Produced by Audio Always
Producer: Ailsa Rochester
Editor: Jo Meeks
Sound: Tom Rowbotham2022-07-0430 min
The ਸੋਚ (Sōch) PodcastThe Truth About The Sikh Empire Will Shock You | Dr. Priya AtwalIn 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, w...2022-05-011h 07
The Khalis Podcast17 - Dr. Priya Atwal - Royals and RebelsIn this episode, Dr. Priya Atwal speaks about her journey into academia, life as a Historian during continued calls to "decolonise the curriculum", her book 'Royals and Rebels' and the importance of historical study and research.If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to click subscribe and leave your feedback. Tell your family and friends and stay tuned for more episodes.The Khalis Lekhak Writing Contest 2022 is now open - full details at KhalisHous.com/Khalis-Lekhak2022-04-291h 09
Travels Through TimeDr Priya Atwal: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire (1837)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 179...2022-02-0150 min
Arts & IdeasGround-breaking history booksThe 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...2021-12-0745 min
Conflicted: A History PodcastCurse of the Koh-I-Noor DiamondThe 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. Tharoo...2021-06-181h 58Arts & IdeasThe Wolfson History Prize 2021Toussaint Louverture's revolutionary leadership in Haiti; Ravenna's place as a hub of culture and a meeting point of East and West; how motherhood and work have changed from Victorian Manchester factories to the modern boardroom; a 3,000 year history of attacks on libraries and book burnings; battles in the Atlantic from the Vikings to conflicts over slavery in the Caribbean and on the North American coast; recovering the voices of children who experienced the Holocaust: Rana Mitter looks at how the six authors shortlisted for the UK's most prestigious history prize have tackled these topics.The books shortlisted...2021-05-1845 min
Jaipur BytesMaharani Jindan kaur - The Rebel Queen: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Priya Atwal and Navtej SarnaChitra 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 central...2021-03-2940 min
History Film ClubPriya Atwal - Bollywood & HistoryAlex von Tunzelmann & Hannah Greig talk to Dr Priya Atwal about Bollywood, how governments attempt to control historical narratives, having to put disclaimers on historical fiction and who the most attractive people in the world are.Produced by: Natt Tapley for Gloaming Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1627 min
LekhPriya Atwal - Royals and RebelsIn the thirteenth episode, I speak to Priya Atwal, British historian of empire, on her recent book Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire published by Hurst and Oxford University Press in 2020. The books shines fresh light on the Sikh empire (1799-1849), transcending prevailing interpretations that focus wholly on the founding father Maharajah Ranjit Singh and not the royal family, queens and prices, who contributed to the empire’s spectacular rise and fall. Atwal, an Oxford trained historian, masterfully reveals the royal family’s history at the backdrop of a dramatic 19th century when prevailing empir...2021-02-011h 03
TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the HumanitiesBook at Lunchtime: Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh EmpireTORCH 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...2021-01-281h 04TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the HumanitiesBook at Lunchtime: Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh EmpireTORCH 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...2021-01-281h 04
WarfareThe Indian Army in WW1Over one hundred years after the end of the First World War, Dr Priya Atwal and George Morton-Jackare working to shed new light on the vital role that the Indian Army held during the combat. In this episode from Dan Snow's History Hit, they share their insight into the neglected roles of these servicemen.2021-01-1135 min
History Film ClubHistory Film Club: The Trailer!Here comes the first season of the History Film Club! Guests include: Stephen McGann, Amara Thornton, Dan Snow, Rebecca Rideal, Fara Dabhoiwala, Amanda Vickery, Greg Jenner, Amanda-Rae Prescott, Jamie Glazebrook, Lizzy Talbot, Grant Montgomery, & Priya Atwal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-2300 minTORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the HumanitiesDr Priya Atwal on 'Princesses Bamba and Catherine Duleep Singh at Oxford'Historian, Dr Priya Atwal, takes a look at the lives of some of the University of Oxford's first Indian students.2020-11-3006 min
Connect FM CanadaAuthor Priya Atwal about her book Royals and RebelsMehroop Saini from Connect FM 91.5 interviews Priya Atwal on her latest book where she 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.
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.2020-11-0329 minTORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the HumanitiesLive Event: In Conversation with Jamelia, Multi-Award Winning ArtistTORCH Goes Digital! presents a series of weekly live events Big Tent - Live Events! Performance Week. Part of the Humanities Cultural Programme, one of the founding stones for the future Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.
Join us for an in-conversation with multi-award winning artist, Jamelia, as we explore themes related to music, performance, and what it means to be an artist on lockdown.
Join Dr Yvonne Liao (Music Faculty, University of Oxford) and Dr Priya Atwal (Kings College London) as they discuss all things music, performance, representation, education, home schooling with Jamelia.
Jamelia is a mutli-award winning mu...2020-10-071h 03
Children of the StonesEpisode 8Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series – described by comedian Stewart Lee as...2020-10-0711 minChildren of the StonesEpisode 7Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series – described by comedian Stewart Lee as...2020-10-0711 minChildren of the StonesEpisode 6Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series – described by comedian Stewart Lee as...2020-10-0716 minChildren of the StonesEpisode 4Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series – described by comedian Stewart Lee as...2020-10-0715 minChildren of the StonesEpisode 3Mia Brake and her archaeometrist father Adam move to Milbury, a village framed by an ancient stone circle.But all is not right in Milbury. The stones emit a strange power. The villagers are eerily happy, greeting each other with the unnerving phrase "Happy Day!" And at the village school the other children can solve incredibly complex mathematical problems.As one-by-one her friends join the Happy People, Mia must uncover the secret of the stones.Children of the Stones is a new adaptation of the cult 1977 television series – described by comedian Stewart Lee as...2020-10-0715 min
History Today Podcast‘The Terrible Lioness’The Sikh queen Jind Kaur inherited an empire shaken by unexpected deaths and embroiled in civil war, but her biggest problem was the British. Who was Jind Kaur and how did she become such a formidable woman? This article is from the October issue of History Today: buy a copy of the issue from our website, from newsstands across the UK, or read it via the History Today app, available on Google Play and the App Store. Read by Greig Johnson. Written by Priya Atwal. Music: Kai En...2020-09-2521 minArts & IdeasFamily ties and reshaping historyFrom 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...2020-09-1744 min
Channel History HitThe Sikh EmpirePriya 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 fo...2020-09-1229 min
Immerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookEncounters with Victoria: Queen Victoria's Reign Through Significant Meetings Audiobook by Lucy WorsleyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 386367
Title: Encounters with Victoria: Queen Victoria's Reign Through Significant Meetings
Author: Lucy Worsley
Narrator: Full Cast , Lucy Worsley
Format: Unabridged
Length: 02:14:18
Language: English
Release date: 03-19-20
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: History, Europe
Summary:
Lucy Worsley presents a ten-part BBC radio exploration of Queen Victorias reign via notable encounters
In this revealing series, acclaimed historian and Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Lucy Worsley, explores the reign of Queen Victoria through pivotal figures in her life. We meet ten key individuals some well known, others less so...2020-03-202h 14
Explore New Full Audiobooks in History, EuropeEncounters with Victoria: Queen Victoria's Reign Through Significant Meetings by Lucy WorsleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/386367 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Encounters with Victoria: Queen Victoria's Reign Through Significant Meetings Author: Lucy Worsley Narrator: Lucy Worsley, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 14 minutes Release date: March 19, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Europe Publisher's Summary: Lucy Worsley presents a ten-part BBC radio exploration of Queen Victoria’s reign via notable encounters In this revealing series, acclaimed historian and Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Lucy Worsley, explores the reign of Queen Victoria through pivotal figures in her life. We meet ten key individuals – some well known, others less...2020-03-1905 min
Explore New Full Audiobooks in History, EuropeEncounters with Victoria: Queen Victoria's Reign Through Significant Meetings by Lucy WorsleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/386367to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Encounters with Victoria: Queen Victoria's Reign Through Significant Meetings
Author: Lucy Worsley
Narrator: Lucy Worsley, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 14 minutes
Release date: March 19, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Europe
Publisher's Summary:
Lucy Worsley presents a ten-part BBC radio exploration of Queen Victoria’s reign via notable encounters In this revealing series, acclaimed historian and Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Lucy Worsley, explores the reign of Queen Victoria through pivotal figures in her life. We meet ten key individuals – some well known, others less so –...2020-03-192h 14