Sgt McCabe's bravery and leadership is still celebrated each year. Every Batallion of the PWRR - The Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment, who are direct descendants of the 31st - choose an outstanding Sergeant who becomes the Sobraon Sergeant for the day. The day is celebrated throughout the Regiment, though probably rather more soberly than in my time :) The Sobraon Sergeant leads a Colour Party to the Officer's Mess, where the Colours are placed into his safekeeping, and they are then held in the Sergeant's Mess fo the day - a most rare honour. Sgt McCabe himself received a battlefield Commission, and died in India a few year's later during the Great Mutiny.
Being a Canadian Indophile of Scottish and English extraction, having been in India for 16 months over three trips, I am especially interested in the stories of the British in India. Thanks for another great story. Cheers!
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Sikh soldiers (infantry, artillery and of course superb cavalry) were incredible. Betrayed by their military leaders they still fought with exemplary courage and discipline. This remains to this day. This not to denigrate other combatants especially the British and Gurkha troops (who are always exceptional). Courage of those involved was outstanding.
When you win you don't lose many men. When your culture is superior you don't need to commit as many men. When you are smarter than the enemy you don't lose many men. When you are better than your enemy in every aspect of humanity, you don't lose many men. When you develop technology superior to the degenerate cultures you fight you don't lose many men. Hope that clears it up.
Britain had a massive surplus population through the 18th and 19th centuries thanks to the industrial revolution, hence colonies with large numbers of Europeans in America, Australia and southern Africa. Of course, having better guns and employing native auxiliaries for military service helped as well...
High birth rates and proportionately much lower casualties than those they fought. That sort of question applies more to Russia, which lost men by the hundred thousand. The British always punched well above their weight, but that also meant they had not so many deep roots in their rule, it would become fairly easy to untangle the structures they build from the British government and colonial population. The British never enacted a substantial integration policy nor did the colonial population systematically supplant local groups in India, though there was suggestion at the time that the low mountains of North India should be settled by Europeans and that the whole of the rebel area during the mutiny should have been depopulated and replaced likewise, this never came to anything and thus the British didn't have an Algeria situation, not that it would have changed matters as parliament would prove during the 20th century they they felt no obligations towards colonial British populations.
I tracked down Sir Hugh Gough's burial vault in Dublin a few years ago. I didn't know he was buried so close to my childhood home until a few weeks before I researched his career.
Great video Chris. My 3 x great grandfather was in the 10th Foot and survived. I have his bloodstained army paybook! I have scanned it if you would like to see it.
I remember many years ago reading about this battle (Queen Victoria's Little Wars?) and about the Red Devils advancing in total silence which scared the Beejesus out of the Sikhs. Thanks for the great video! and I just about pissed myself when you mentioned about Gough being beside himself with glee now that it was bayonet time. Great video, thanks again from Canada.
Enjoyed your video on First Anglo- Sikh War. I was on the edge of my seat. Thank you so much for riveting narrative Sir. I eagerly await your your next video lecture.
Could you pls make a mini series about your favorite soldiers categorized by their branch of services? For example 5 favorite infantryman, 5 favorite gunners, you know the rest. It would be interesting to know something about their lives, how they fought etc.
Always appreciate how concise these are. Perfect for a coffee break. Also, I have been absolutely obsessed with Lal Singh's armour. So unusual to see in the 19th century
Thanks again Chris for this great article and thank you for the using of Versailles in this comparing of 2 so called Peace Treaties in the history. All the best Ludwig.
Thank you for your fine historical presentation of this decisive victory. your comparison of the peace with the Treaty of Versailles is interesting and seems quite valid. British wars in India are endlessly fascinating to me. Wellington had considerable experience in wars in India himself; he must have felt comradery with the British officers who led in the Battle of Sobraon.
Glad you found it interesting. Thanks for watching. I agree with you that the story of the British in India is fascinating and sometimes perplexing too.
When l was twelve l read a book called The Spanish Bride by Georgette Heyer -at the time the story was so amazing that l thought it was fictional but found out some time later that it was a true account about the life of Sir Harry Smith who you mention in this account. Many of the details are verified in the book by Rifleman John Kincaid . Both books are well worth the read. P.S. l live in Lincoln and you have just told me why our local barracks is called Sobroan thank you.
YES, Chris old bean, and in MUCH better clock time too, haha there- India’s Waterloo indeed, I can definitely agree on that the battle of Sobraon was without any doubt considering how it ended, an utter defeat and last stand for the Sikhs just as the real Waterloo was of course Napoleon’s final last stand and major disaster, with the 19th century Lance Corporal Jones hero figure of General Sir Hugh Goth being the hero of the hour, and bringing an end to the then shortest war on record, until of course the Zanzibar incident in 1898, the video of which from you I’ve CERTAINLY seen and been absolutely wowed by as I’ve mentioned before surely, a literal 38 minutes of war, happened, with the two battles of it at Mudki and Ferozeshah being inconclusive despite fierce and bloody costly fighting indeed, and then came General Harry Smith’s big victory at Aliwal, and then THIS, the big finale conclusion at Sobraon… Seriously, YOU know exactly what to give EVERY SINGLE TIME when it comes to previously very unknown history to those of us who never had the pleasure of being taught it in school, Chris dear chap 😁😁😁😁, and ya said in ya response to my review on Monday’s great video that you’ve the Charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba as an intended future coverage, huh? Count me in indeed on THAT considering what I learned upon looking it up afterwards, and TOTALLY that you’ve gotta do the Second Anglo-Sikh War next, can’t leave THAT one out, NO, sir
Sham Singh Atariwala and about 5 Other Sardar were patriot for khalsa in this war with roughly around 1000 Soldiers those fought for land. Rest of the Sikh General were on the side of British India. I call this battle India vs Punjab as most of British soldiers were Indian. Khalsa empire was powerful during Ranjit Singh but then broke down after his death. No doubt that this battle can be compared with Waterloo
Would love to see a tour of your books. Would especially like to know what that set of tan colored books is on the lower left! Your videos are always enjoyable!!!
Being a soldier of Khalsa Fauj, Let me check one fact. We (Khalsa Fauj) never have been a part of any army of any Kingdom or Empire. Yes, we helped Maharaja Ranjit Singh in several battles, because he rose up as a King from one of our 12 Misals (Confederations) of Sikh Confederacy. We are here since 1699 and are gonna be steadfast forever, obeying no one, but only One Eternal Lord (Akaal)with only purpose to be on this earth to fight for righteousness till the last breath, even in the absence and/or after the fall of our Superior Leader or War Commander, ‘cause Khalsa Fauj has Akaal Purakh on his side.
I was wondering if all of this blood and sacrifice was worth it? It seems to me a lot of lives were lost during this battle on both sides. I am sure it was seen as a great victory for Gough. He was right, it was their Waterloo and the course of the English and Indians were forever juxtaposed. Well done, amigo 👏 👍 I am really looking forward to the second half to learn about the second Anglo Sikh War.
The name Hardinge is simply an earlier spelling/variant of the name Harding. Therefore, it's pronounced accordingly. Back in the jolly old days, an E was added to the end of many words and names! For example: "We shall singe an Air by Mr. Clarke before the olde Shoppe."😁
Many official family names have been changed or altered from the original ones therefore none of us can really know what our original family names were.
The 31st Regiment of Foot was led by Captain Longworth at the Battle of Sobraon. The higher ranking officers were either dead or wounded. His Wilkinson sword is etched with his name and family crest. David Fitzgerald Longworth. He willed his effects including his swords to his cousin in Eastern Canada
Nevetherless, after such a bloody war, there was a 2nd round. Imagine what kind of outrage had it happened in our days, but at least in the past wars were ended , nowadays they seems eternal !
I really enjoy your content however I have a question. When did the British stop wearing their red coats into battle? Was there a defining theatre. Thanks
Both Sikh generals Tej Singh and Lal Singh were bribed to give away their armies positions in order to forcibly lose this battle and betray the Sikhs if it were not for them the British would never have won the war unfortunately…
Wow what a ferocious battle, that's warfare on steroids, such brave soldiers on both sides. I think I heard that the Indian munity 11 years later that the Sikhs or most of them fought on the British side to enact revenge on the Bengalis of the seypoy army. I'm sure the courage of the Sikh army didn't go un noticed & how clever of our British ancestors to leave those Sikh leaders in power & avoid humiliating defeated people, that is very very clever as well as wise, the British empire divine destiny!
Hindsight says maybe not worth it....the sikh empire held the "best spots" of the indian subcontinent Khybar Pass, Northwest Frontier, Kashmir...subjectgating the sikhs brouht the British right up to Afghanisatan and oh boy! Another story...high snd low intensity fighting all the way till they left in 1947...better left the sikhs a buffer state.
Wild Tommies with British bayonets are a fearsome opponent......especially when they march silently through your cannon fire. The Irony in the script is noted my Guru. The Khalsa fought the British Akali..The WaheGuru fights The WaheGuru
@@pippohispano because none of indian group supported them against British. Infact, sepoy from bengal fought against sikhs. Sikhs learned their lesson of betryal from inside.
It was Princely states of Patiala and others who supported British during the mutiny. They also supported the British during the Anglo Sikh wars. Pahara Singh of Fridkot was much active.
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Fascinating story, although seeing the ongoing tussle of India against Trudeau and Canada for supporting khalistaani separatists I'm not sure if the Sikhs represented India anymore than the British did.
Sikhs still serve the most in Indian army , the khalistani Canadians are a minority of Sikh population and there is no support of that movement in India.
The 7th General of the Akalis, Baba Hanuman Singh 96 Krori fought this war with extreme ferocity. After defeat of the Sikh Empire against the British, Akali Ji decided to re-group the Nihang Akali Khalsa against the British at the Patiala Chauni. Raja Karam Singh was ruler of Patiala and other Malwa Kingdom was in alliance with British. There were strict orders to shoot the Akalis on sight. When Baba Hanuman Singh arrived at Patiala, Raja Karam Singh launched a cannon attack on him and his army, in which many Akali Singhs were killed. Rest were forced to move to the forests nearby. Hanuman Singh and around 500 Akali warriors survived this attack, and continued to fight the heavy cannon fire of the British, with swords, bows and arrows, axes and matchlock fire. After the battle of Sabraon, the survivors of the Akali Khalsa sought out respite amongst the cis-Sutlej states south of the Sutlej river. Hanuman Singh received an invitation from the ruler of Patiala State, Narinder Singh. Baba Hanuman Singh was wounded badly and died at the battle of Sohana, Mohali at the age of 90.
Enjoy ur channel. Watched several. I used to root for the British but have realized there are no good empires. The brits opium war..🤨 Now i just root against the French 😅😊
Sgt McCabe's bravery and leadership is still celebrated each year. Every Batallion of the PWRR - The Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment, who are direct descendants of the 31st - choose an outstanding Sergeant who becomes the Sobraon Sergeant for the day. The day is celebrated throughout the Regiment, though probably rather more soberly than in my time :)
The Sobraon Sergeant leads a Colour Party to the Officer's Mess, where the Colours are placed into his safekeeping, and they are then held in the Sergeant's Mess fo the day - a most rare honour.
Sgt McCabe himself received a battlefield Commission, and died in India a few year's later during the Great Mutiny.
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Being a Canadian Indophile of Scottish and English extraction, having been in India for 16 months over three trips, I am especially interested in the stories of the British in India.
Thanks for another great story. Cheers!
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You are a wonderful story teller.
Thanks for posting.
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Waheguruji ke khalsa wahe guruji ke fateh.. Respect to Guru Gobind singh for producing such fearless warriors
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Sikh soldiers (infantry, artillery and of course superb cavalry) were incredible. Betrayed by their military leaders they still fought with exemplary courage and discipline. This remains to this day. This not to denigrate other combatants especially the British and Gurkha troops (who are always exceptional). Courage of those involved was outstanding.
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I am surprised with all the different wars and actions going on how the British did not run out of men
Probably why they relied on the Indian sepoys so much.
When you win you don't lose many men. When your culture is superior you don't need to commit as many men. When you are smarter than the enemy you don't lose many men. When you are better than your enemy in every aspect of humanity, you don't lose many men. When you develop technology superior to the degenerate cultures you fight you don't lose many men.
Hope that clears it up.
Britain had a massive surplus population through the 18th and 19th centuries thanks to the industrial revolution, hence colonies with large numbers of Europeans in America, Australia and southern Africa.
Of course, having better guns and employing native auxiliaries for military service helped as well...
High birth rates and proportionately much lower casualties than those they fought. That sort of question applies more to Russia, which lost men by the hundred thousand.
The British always punched well above their weight, but that also meant they had not so many deep roots in their rule, it would become fairly easy to untangle the structures they build from the British government and colonial population. The British never enacted a substantial integration policy nor did the colonial population systematically supplant local groups in India, though there was suggestion at the time that the low mountains of North India should be settled by Europeans and that the whole of the rebel area during the mutiny should have been depopulated and replaced likewise, this never came to anything and thus the British didn't have an Algeria situation, not that it would have changed matters as parliament would prove during the 20th century they they felt no obligations towards colonial British populations.
This was a time of large families.
I tracked down Sir Hugh Gough's burial vault in Dublin a few years ago. I didn't know he was buried so close to my childhood home until a few weeks before I researched his career.
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I have really enjoyed the sikh series so far.🎉
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Thank you for another great story..!
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Great video Chris. My 3 x great grandfather was in the 10th Foot and survived. I have his bloodstained army paybook! I have scanned it if you would like to see it.
Thant would be very interesting. Please email it to me via my website www.thehistorychap.com
I remember many years ago reading about this battle (Queen Victoria's Little Wars?) and about the Red Devils advancing in total silence which scared the Beejesus out of the Sikhs. Thanks for the great video! and I just about pissed myself when you mentioned about Gough being beside himself with glee now that it was bayonet time. Great video, thanks again from Canada.
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Greetings from Texas. Another great presentation.
Many thanks Gerard.
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Thank you ,from grand children of those brave sikh soldiers.
Yes,I currently live at village in this battlefield of Sabhra.
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This is another great episode, I really appreciate the work you put into researching and presenting these excellent stories.
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Brave men on both sides
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Thanks so much as always Chris
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Another great video.
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Enjoyed your video on First Anglo- Sikh War. I was on the edge of my seat. Thank you so much for riveting narrative Sir. I eagerly await your your next video lecture.
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There is a memorial to Maj Gen Dick which can be seen in Dunkeld Cathedral, just off the A9, north of Perth.
I'll have to visit next time I'm up that way.
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Wow, really!? I live in kinross and sometimes fish in Dunkeld, thank you mentioning this, I may take a detour the next time I'm there for a look.
Could you pls make a mini series about your favorite soldiers categorized by their branch of services?
For example 5 favorite infantryman, 5 favorite gunners, you know the rest. It would be interesting to know something about their lives, how they fought etc.
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Thank you Chris! What a great series.
Thanks, glad you have enjoyed these videos.
Well presented, the whole series was very well told.
I tip my hat to you Mr Green.
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Sham Singh Attariwala was one the the bravest Sikh generals ever born
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What a fantastic video Chris 👍
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Always appreciate how concise these are. Perfect for a coffee break.
Also, I have been absolutely obsessed with Lal Singh's armour. So unusual to see in the 19th century
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The novel Flashman and the mountain of light places flash right in the middle of the battle, a great amusing read
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Thanks again Chris for this great article and thank you for the using of Versailles in this comparing of 2 so called Peace Treaties in the history. All the best Ludwig.
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Thank you for your fine historical presentation of this decisive victory. your comparison of the peace with the Treaty of Versailles is interesting and seems quite valid. British wars in India are endlessly fascinating to me. Wellington had considerable experience in wars in India himself; he must have felt comradery with the British officers who led in the Battle of Sobraon.
Glad you found it interesting. Thanks for watching. I agree with you that the story of the British in India is fascinating and sometimes perplexing too.
That was excellent, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it.
When l was twelve l read a book called The Spanish Bride by Georgette Heyer -at the time the story was so amazing that l thought it was fictional but found out some time later that it was a true account about the life of Sir Harry Smith who you mention in this account. Many of the details are verified in the book by Rifleman John Kincaid . Both books are well worth the read. P.S. l live in Lincoln and you have just told me why our local barracks is called Sobroan thank you.
hey, I've always loved these videos. Will you be covering battle of Challianwala soon?
Yes, very soon!
YES, Chris old bean, and in MUCH better clock time too, haha there- India’s Waterloo indeed, I can definitely agree on that the battle of Sobraon was without any doubt considering how it ended, an utter defeat and last stand for the Sikhs just as the real Waterloo was of course Napoleon’s final last stand and major disaster, with the 19th century Lance Corporal Jones hero figure of General Sir Hugh Goth being the hero of the hour, and bringing an end to the then shortest war on record, until of course the Zanzibar incident in 1898, the video of which from you I’ve CERTAINLY seen and been absolutely wowed by as I’ve mentioned before surely, a literal 38 minutes of war, happened, with the two battles of it at Mudki and Ferozeshah being inconclusive despite fierce and bloody costly fighting indeed, and then came General Harry Smith’s big victory at Aliwal, and then THIS, the big finale conclusion at Sobraon…
Seriously, YOU know exactly what to give EVERY SINGLE TIME when it comes to previously very unknown history to those of us who never had the pleasure of being taught it in school, Chris dear chap 😁😁😁😁, and ya said in ya response to my review on Monday’s great video that you’ve the Charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba as an intended future coverage, huh? Count me in indeed on THAT considering what I learned upon looking it up afterwards, and TOTALLY that you’ve gotta do the Second Anglo-Sikh War next, can’t leave THAT one out, NO, sir
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Sham Singh Atariwala and about 5 Other Sardar were patriot for khalsa in this war with roughly around 1000 Soldiers those fought for land. Rest of the Sikh General were on the side of British India.
I call this battle India vs Punjab as most of British soldiers were Indian. Khalsa empire was powerful during Ranjit Singh but then broke down after his death.
No doubt that this battle can be compared with Waterloo
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Would love to see a tour of your books. Would especially like to know what that set of tan colored books is on the lower left! Your videos are always enjoyable!!!
They are the series: "The Oxford History of England". Bought the whole collection at a local charity shop so a bit of a win-win.
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Well done
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Loving all these little known battles in British history
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Being a soldier of Khalsa Fauj, Let me check one fact. We (Khalsa Fauj) never have been a part of any army of any Kingdom or Empire. Yes, we helped Maharaja Ranjit Singh in several battles, because he rose up as a King from one of our 12 Misals (Confederations) of Sikh Confederacy. We are here since 1699 and are gonna be steadfast forever, obeying no one, but only One Eternal Lord (Akaal)with only purpose to be on this earth to fight for righteousness till the last breath, even in the absence and/or after the fall of our Superior Leader or War Commander, ‘cause Khalsa Fauj has Akaal Purakh on his side.
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I was wondering if all of this blood and sacrifice was worth it? It seems to me a lot of lives were lost during this battle on both sides. I am sure it was seen as a great victory for Gough. He was right, it was their Waterloo and the course of the English and Indians were forever juxtaposed. Well done, amigo 👏 👍 I am really looking forward to the second half to learn about the second Anglo Sikh War.
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South Africa s cape colony was named Aliwal after battleo of Aliwal
The name Hardinge is simply an earlier spelling/variant of the name Harding. Therefore, it's pronounced accordingly. Back in the jolly old days, an E was added to the end of many words and names! For example: "We shall singe an Air by Mr. Clarke before the olde Shoppe."😁
Many official family names have been changed or altered from the original ones therefore none of us can really know what our original family names were.
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The Sobraon battlefield near my home.
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I am sure Sir Hugh owned a steel mill. It would explain his love of the bayonet.
"They don't like it up em...."
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The 31st Regiment of Foot was led by Captain Longworth at the Battle of Sobraon. The higher ranking officers were either dead or wounded. His Wilkinson sword is etched with his name and family crest. David Fitzgerald Longworth. He willed his effects including his swords to his cousin in Eastern Canada
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M8 if I could become a member I would but I've been unable to work due to a injury so cannot at the moment. Cheers.
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Nevetherless, after such a bloody war, there was a 2nd round.
Imagine what kind of outrage had it happened in our days, but at least in the past wars were ended , nowadays they seems eternal !
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9:46 the British in that picture look like they are from 200 years earlier during the New Model Army days. It's kind of bizarre.
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I really enjoy your content however I have a question. When did the British stop wearing their red coats into battle? Was there a defining theatre. Thanks
In the 1880s at the Battle of Guinnis the Sudan. I have made a video , check it out. Thanks for watching.
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Both Sikh generals Tej Singh and Lal Singh were bribed to give away their armies positions in order to forcibly lose this battle and betray the Sikhs if it were not for them the British would never have won the war unfortunately…
If there were a traitor olympics for treachery, Tej S. would win everytime.
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Wow what a ferocious battle, that's warfare on steroids, such brave soldiers on both sides.
I think I heard that the Indian munity 11 years later that the Sikhs or most of them fought on the British side to enact revenge on the Bengalis of the seypoy army.
I'm sure the courage of the Sikh army didn't go un noticed & how clever of our British ancestors to leave those Sikh leaders in power & avoid humiliating defeated people, that is very very clever as well as wise, the British empire divine destiny!
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Hindsight says maybe not worth it....the sikh empire held the "best spots" of the indian subcontinent Khybar Pass, Northwest Frontier, Kashmir...subjectgating the sikhs brouht the British right up to Afghanisatan and oh boy! Another story...high snd low intensity fighting all the way till they left in 1947...better left the sikhs a buffer state.
@@BrianPatrick-s6b Appericiate your knowledge.
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The Battle of Vindaloo
I've fought and refought that battle a lot when I was younger. Several unfortunate pairs of boxers made the ultimate sacrifice 😢
@vinnyganzano1930 for the survivors the aftermath still stings
Wild Tommies with British bayonets are a fearsome opponent......especially when they march silently through your cannon fire. The Irony in the script is noted my Guru. The Khalsa fought the British Akali..The WaheGuru fights The WaheGuru
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And then, even after the 2nd Sikh-British War, the Sikhs were keen to support the British during the Mutiny, in an interesting turn of alliegances.
@@pippohispano because none of indian group supported them against British. Infact, sepoy from bengal fought against sikhs. Sikhs learned their lesson of betryal from inside.
You're right doc. @@doctoramrit9485
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It was Princely states of Patiala and others who supported British during the mutiny. They also supported the British during the Anglo Sikh wars. Pahara Singh of Fridkot was much active.
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Fascinating story, although seeing the ongoing tussle of India against Trudeau and Canada for supporting khalistaani separatists I'm not sure if the Sikhs represented India anymore than the British did.
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Sikhs still serve the most in Indian army , the khalistani Canadians are a minority of Sikh population and there is no support of that movement in India.
It was the Sikh empire…..not really a kingdom
Referred to as the Kingdom of Punjab.
@@TheHistoryChapboth titles work. But the most fitting name would be the sukerchakian empire. It was after all the empire of Ranjit singh.
Naah.. it was Battle of Assey
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The 7th General of the Akalis, Baba Hanuman Singh 96 Krori fought this war with extreme ferocity. After defeat of the Sikh Empire against the British, Akali Ji decided to re-group the Nihang Akali Khalsa against the British at the Patiala Chauni. Raja Karam Singh was ruler of Patiala and other Malwa Kingdom was in alliance with British. There were strict orders to shoot the Akalis on sight. When Baba Hanuman Singh arrived at Patiala, Raja Karam Singh launched a cannon attack on him and his army, in which many Akali Singhs were killed. Rest were forced to move to the forests nearby. Hanuman Singh and around 500 Akali warriors survived this attack, and continued to fight the heavy cannon fire of the British, with swords, bows and arrows, axes and matchlock fire.
After the battle of Sabraon, the survivors of the Akali Khalsa sought out respite amongst the cis-Sutlej states south of the Sutlej river. Hanuman Singh received an invitation from the ruler of Patiala State, Narinder Singh. Baba Hanuman Singh was wounded badly and died at the battle of Sohana, Mohali at the age of 90.
Enjoy ur channel. Watched several. I used to root for the British but have realized there are no good empires. The brits opium war..🤨 Now i just root against the French 😅😊
Oh and wait until I tell some tales about their empire! -:)
@TheHistoryChap an imperialist, a communist, and a socialist walk in a bar. The imperialist orders 2 shots
It's pronounced Harding, not Hard-inge, despite the spelling.
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