Latest / The Hidden History of Bengal: Kingdoms, Empires, and Revolution — Fexingo History
The Kuka Uprising: Sikh Resistance in Colonial Bengal
While the British Empire tightened its grip across India, a quiet but fierce resistance brewed in the rural heartlands of Bengal and Punjab, led by figures like Hari Singh Nalwa and the spiritual force of Baba Ram Singh. This episode explores the Kukas, or Namdhari Sikhs, whose non-violent protest movement challenged colonial authority through strict social reform and refusal to recognize British rule. We delve into the massacre at Chhota Nagpur and the subsequent trials that exposed the brutality of colonial justice, highlighting how local leaders like Satguru Ram Singh mobilized communities…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.