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The Sannyasi Rebellion: Bengal's Holy Warriors Against the East India Company
In the aftermath of the Great Bengal Famine of 1770, a unique rebellion emerged — bands of ascetic warriors, known as sannyasis and fakirs, who took up arms against the East India Company. This episode explores the Sannyasi Rebellion of the 1770s-80s, a forgotten conflict that blended religious devotion, economic desperation, and guerrilla warfare. Lucas and Luna delve into the motivations of these holy fighters, who were often armed with tridents and rudraksha beads, and their clashes with Company forces led by Warren Hastings. They examine the role of the famine in sparking the uprising…
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