Indian Warrior Queen Fights British Empire - The Rani of Jhansi

[@tapobratabhattacharya7056]

Rani Laxmi Bai's niece, Maharani Ganga Bai had fought alongside her in the battle of Jhansi in 1857. She was sixteen at that time. Hounded by the British, she fled to Nepal. In 1893, Ganga Bai came to Calcutta and set up one of first institutions for women's education in India: the Adi Mahakali Pathsala. My sister-in-law is the present headmistress of that school. The school houses some of her personal items. You can find a half bust statue of her in the premises. What fascinating lives these women lead!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@vijayvijay4123]

@@TheHistoryChap Can you shed some light on the Poligar wars that happened in the south India? Poligar chieftains like Poolithevan, Maruthu Brothers ,Rani or Queen Velunachiyar fought against the British with the help of Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan. Please shed some light on this subject.

[@RICHARDJOHN-s6n]

Very interesting. I am still a primary school learner in my quest to understand this part of history. Thank you for enlightening me.

[@talpark8796]

Well done snapshot series, Chris. thx again. 🇨🇦

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure.

[@Panda-gs5lt]

This series was fantastic … hope you continue with future such series

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@f5rwall]

Rani Jhansi is known, but Velu Nachiyar and Rani Abakka Chowta waged more successful but lesser known campaigns.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Hugh_de_Mortimer]

Hi Chris, I was wondering what you edit your videos in?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Camtasia.

[@Mizonoob]

I Indian from northeast part of India.. Mizoram the then Lushai hills.. What many people don't know is that during 1857 my state was not ruled by British yet.. It was only after the Lushai expedition of 1889 that the British colonise lushai hills( now state of mizoram). Conclusion: my place which is a state of India was never ruled by British east india company.. We were ruled only by the crown!! ''

[@jonnywatts2970]

Sat sri akaal phaji

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing.

[@thatindiandude4602]

Well Northeast was always a land of warriors 😊

[@rudranilghosh2187]

I never studied that in any history textbook

[@NikSha-dc2if]

Sorry she was not a character, she was a brave noble queen of Jhansi, And she was not a rebellion she was a great freedom fighter. We should have respect for other human beings as the courtesy of humanity.

[@TedJameson]

What an incredible, larger-than-life character. Like a lot of the personalities in the 1857 rebellion!

[@TheHistoryChap]

You are right, there were a lot of larger than life characters.

[@yuvipune1982]

Sorry to educate larger… The facts in this video is true but there is much larger fact which was hidden from History… Jansi Rani only fought for 4 days against her enemy at that time but almost a century ago there was another bravo queen (Veera Mangai) who fought back for 8 years to retrieve her kingdom from the enemy (We all know who the enemy is) For your facts please go through the below link en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velu_Nachiyar

[@jimjiminy5836]

@@yuvipune1982thank you for sharing.

[@yetigumba]

@@yuvipune1982 yeh madrasi hai bhai, jhansi rani aryan hai hindustani bolti thi

[@Talk.Unlock]

What a captivating and enlightening video! I am truly in awe of the courageous spirit and unwavering determination displayed by the Rani of Jhansi in her fearless fight against the British Empire. It's incredible to think that she was born a mere 8 miles from where I reside, as the crow flies. This remarkable piece of history hits close to home, reminding us of the indomitable strength that flows through our very surroundings. Kudos to you for delivering such a compelling narrative, and thank you for sharing this empowering story with the world, Sir.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you both for watching and for your kind comment.

[@danran100]

She sounds like a murdering psychopath to me.

[@billballbuster7186]

A figure surrounded by myth and controversy. The best you can say about the Rani is she sat on the fence until pressed, then joined the rebels. Though it fired Indian nationalism she did not inconvenience the British to any degree, Jhansi was taken easy enough in just 8 days with time of to defeat a 20,000 strong army of Tatya Tope. At Gwalior she was killed while trying to escape by a trooper from the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars. The account of her glorious death comes from the rebel side so possibly embellished. To many historians he was just a killer of woman and children

[@Talk.Unlock]

@@billballbuster7186 While opinions may differ, it is essential to consider historical facts when discussing Rani Lakshmi Bai, the Queen of Jhansi. Rani Lakshmi Bai actively participated in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, standing against British colonial rule and inspiring Indian nationalism. Contrary to the claim made, Rani Lakshmi Bai played a significant role in inconveniencing the British. The Siege of Jhansi lasted for weeks, demonstrating her bravery and resilience against the British forces. She fought fiercely, despite being outnumbered, diverting British resources and time. Her death occurred during the Battle of Gwalior, where she led her troops in a fight against the British. Rani Lakshmi Bai's courage and sacrifice make her an iconic figure in India's struggle for independence. It's important to remember the historical context. The British colonization of India involved unimaginable atrocities and exploitation. Let us not forget that it was the British who came to India under the guise of traders, exploiting the land and its people for their own petty & nefarious gains. When discussing historical figures, it is crucial to approach them with respect and empathy, acknowledging their contributions and the complexities of their circumstances. Rani Lakshmi Bai fought for the freedom of her people, bravely opposing the British oppressors who inflicted unimaginable suffering upon India. Rani Lakshmi Bai fought for the freedom of her people, and it is important to recognize her as a symbol of courage in the face of British oppression. Remember - The British ruthlessly drained India's wealth through economic exploitation, impoverishing the nation that was once known as the "Golden Bird." They imposed unfair taxation policies, forcing Indian farmers and artisans into poverty while enriching the British coffers. The British East India Company monopolized trade, dismantling indigenous industries and creating a dependency on British goods. The British also suppressed Indian culture, undermining native traditions, and imposing their own systems, leading to cultural disintegration and loss of identity. Let us reflect upon the undeniable truth that the prosperity of one nation should never be built upon the suffering and exploitation of another, urging us to confront the historical injustices inflicted upon India by the British, and strive for a world where equality and empathy prevail.

[@billballbuster7186]

@@Talk.Unlock We were talking about one person not the colonial rule in India. The Rani was a two-faced schemer and nothing she said or did can be relied upon. Her history is largely a creation of Indian nationalist hero worship and highly subjective.

[@shaungillingham4689]

Fascinating series, i spent over a dozen years in the sub continent, I felt very much at home there & on the whole people were well disposed towards the British & its very telling that their eventual independence was not gained by military uprising but by civil disobedience & non violent protests, as with most of our former colonies we parted on good terms, in fact even after independence there we still British officers serving in the Indian army, i happened to meet one, a retired Major who had stayed out there for the rest of their lives as it became very much their home marrying the local women, i knew one such decendent in Delhi, the son of a punjabi woman & irish father, he looked quite European with red hair as well & a taste for whisky lol. Happy memories!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing. Pleasing to hear your experiences of India.

[@amitmangsulikar7153]

British left Indian subcontinent in fear of Millitary uprising. If you don't know please read about Millitary uprising please read rebels of Royal Indian Navy supported by Royal Indian Airforce in 1945 . 😅😂😂😂 British was terrified by mutiny like 1857. 😅😅😅😅

[@shaungillingham4689]

@@amitmangsulikar7153 History doesn't bear out your assertions. Besides at that time we had millions of troops, not all Indians would have joined a rebellion, you say were scared? We had just fought a 6 year war & won.

[@jimjiminy5836]

@@amitmangsulikar7153thank you. Very interesting. Us brits like to view things through rose tinted spectacles at times. Some clarity and reality is very much welcomed my friend.

[@jimjiminy5836]

@@shaungillingham4689we didn’t win the war, but we were on the winning side. For support during that conflict, the Americans led their material and economic support with one prime condition, we give up india, and the empire. Then, America took the centre stage. We lost the crown in the jewel, well, we lost the crown. The British don’t know their own history and are in denial. Hence the current mess.

[@ishaanjetly8084]

Rani Laxmi Bai was a true warrior

[@TheHistoryChap]

I hope my video got that across

[@ladymeghenderson9337]

Brave lady, she died in battle. Do we know what happened to her little boy, Chris?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Yes. he lived until 1906, dying in relative obscurity (& poverty).

[@ladymeghenderson9337]

@@TheHistoryChap 😪 that's sad

[@nathanappleby5342]

The Rani of Jhansi was one heck of a warrior woman, better so as a leader than her male colleagues, even if if the relationship wasn't treated that way. She truly died a brave death! I look forward to the video on the Roberts. Rani was definitely a rare example, especially in that era of a competent female army leader.

[@TheHistoryChap]

More competent than many of the male leaders.

[@martinscannall8487]

"Just ask the Irish." Love that. Spot on.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Sad but true.

[@jaisuryabanerjee]

Thank you for this amazing series on the 1857 revolts. Great work Chris. Best wishes from India.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching.

[@Linda-ec6sv]

Great to finally see General Flashman VC given his proper due as a principal player in the sepoy rebellion. He and his accomplishments have been so sadly overlooked by modern historians.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Ha ha, indeed they have. Maybe a video about Flashman is in order?

[@donwild50]

It's also very interesting in how Fraser in his novel "Flashman and the Great Game" portrayed this gallant lady. Unlike many other historical females in Fraser's books, although his character Flashman constantly attempts to win the young woman over (both to the British and his own personal desires) she never falls to his charms. She teases, tempts and generally wraps him around her finger. It is suggested that she might have been tempted, but as far as I remember, she never falls for the cad. Her son and her people are always first in her thoughts. She was in a vice, caught between the colonial flaws of the British and the fanatical monsters of the Revolt. It is clear that the British could have held her allegience, but with typical "she's just a woman" idiocy, they rejected every attempt on her part to stay above the madness and essentially pushed her into the opposition. She was a great lady...and the Indian people have every right to consider her a national heroine.

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

Totally engrossing history narrative. Your insightful line of the Rani of Jhansi’s pivotal decision to abandon her seeming neutrality amidst the rebellion against British rule swirling around her: “Procrastinating can only last so long. Eventually you have to made a decision good or bad-or else, the decision is made for you..”-echoes in many conflicts of the past for those who initially remain ambivalent but eventually are swept up by the powerful turn of events.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad that thought process resonated with you. Thanks for commenting

[@beefy1986]

HI sir, could you also create some additional videos on the revolt in cities like Agra, Gwalior and Meerut. You covered Meerut in the Delhi episode. But I would also like to know how it ended. Thanks a lot for your efforts. Much appreciated

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your request. I might come back to those events in the future. Please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss them.

[@jorgelafayette5833]

Beware! I've heard Jada Pinkett-Smith already has her eyes on this queen to produce a documentary stsrred by herself! 😊

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing.

[@hinduwarrior123]

The Rani of Jhansi is still a great inspiration for all Indians!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hardly surprising

[@amitmangsulikar7153]

​@@TheHistoryChapNothing surprising she was bravest and dangerous described by Sir Huge Rose who lead zanshi siege. As British you should also mention how East India Company betrayed kings and Nawab and snatch their kingdom forcefully 😂 🤣🤣😜

[@garylynch9206]

The EIC were real scumbags

[@lsletsoflangerhans782]

@@amitmangsulikar7153 That's exactly what he has said in the video, and that's his reply to your comment too. You don't understand English or what?

[@jonnywatts2970]

India has the most beautiful temples in the world. I hope to one day visit them all.

[@TheHistoryChap]

On my travel list too.

[@jimjiminy5836]

Yeah india is a wonderful country. I adore it.

[@annoyedbrox4851]

Your videos in the 1857 war are excellent but I would like to shed some light on the fact that, the photo that you always show of tatya taupe is not him but is infact Jwala Prasad. I know that wikipedia has Prasad's photo in the page of Tatya Taupe (which is a great source of confusion) but I just wanted to make it clear. We only have an illustration of Tatya and not an actual photo. That photo is of Jwala Prasad. Anyways I loved the series watched all the episodes, great work.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks also for the feedback.

[@maxreed2343]

WOOOOOWWWW, OMG, and only recently I've seen and immensely enjoyed the film of 'RRR', which centers around fictional versions of the two 20th century Indian revolution figures Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem, their friendship, and their fight against the British Raj (the real Raju and Bheem I do know fully well never ever met and died quite horrible deaths at the hands of the British authorities), and I thought that was enough to wow me and give me some unbelievable enjoyment. But now, I must thank you so much indeed, History Chap dear fellow, for allowing me to learn some equally as wowsome facts about the very real Indian lady fighter figure of Rani Lakshmibai aka the Rani of Jhansi, OMG, what a figure for Indian rebellion leadership she sure as hell was indeed- I'm now gonna seek advice on whether or not the 2019 historical action drama movie 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi', which is based on her life, is worth looking at or not, cos now that I've watched this one of your videos I know about the real Rani, but now I'd love to see her in movie depiction. Seriously, I am SO mighty happy I've found you on here, cos the videos you give us about military conflicts we Brits, most of which I still hardly know anything, if anything whatsoever at all, about myself- I've GOT to get a bloody move with finally watching and learning from some of your previous playlists, including the others you've done in recent weeks about the Indian Rebellion, which again is one conflict I still hardly know anything about, that and the Africa conflicts of the 1880s and 90s, and so on, cos outside the ones you've done about the Dad's Army cast members I still haven't watched ANY of your history videos, and I absolutely LOVE military history myself as a hobby- are some of the best we could ever have asked for, and for that I applaud and praise you so much, mate

[@TheHistoryChap]

Wow, thank you for that very kind comment. Please do subscribe to my channel or even better sign up for my weekly newsletter at Www.thehistorychap.com

[@maxreed2343]

@@TheHistoryChap Haha, don't worry, mate, have fully subscribed to your channel already, did so when I saw one of the first Dad's Army videos from you, is how I've been receiving alerts whenever you've posted your magnificent history videos. And you're so welcome on my comment, hope we'll have one about the Battle of Sedgemoor aka the last battle to be fought on English soil soon, as that's certainly one I'd love for you to do, back when I think you proposed it as a suggestion in your Ernest Shackleton video, I believe

[@ashishnegi9602]

@@maxreed2343 Hi there, Yes the movie pretty much shows what Chris just covered in the video. I watched this video to see if there is anything new. Movie just has visuals and minor cinematic fictions. There has been some accounts of mysterious poisoning of royalties in that era as well since a lot died mysteriously. And from what I know is the horse survived that jump somehow otherwise it is not possible to escape out of the sight from the top of the castle.

[@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd]

This warrior queen certainly deserved respect and admiration, she was not only a military tactician, but also a shrewd politician, those military leaders that paid her no attention certainly sealed their own fates. Looking forward to your upcoming videos, thank you once again for your informative presentations.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your support.

[@the5thmusketeer215]

@@TheHistoryChap Another excellent & very enjoyable series of videos, Chris, bringing one more chapter of Colonial History to life in that very engaging style & balanced perspective that you have made your own….. As for the Rani of Jhansi… I don’t know whether you’ve seen it or not, but there’s an action packed Movie about her called “The Warrior Queen of Jhansi” which stars Rupert Everett & Derek Jacobi among others. It claims to “tell the true story of…” which, I’m sure you know, is the Movie Industry’s way of taking a historical event & altering it or embellishing it to their heart’s content, in order to make it entertaining or reinforce an ideological narrative that they want to push... Having watched it a while back, without having known anything about that episode of History - I can say, nonetheless, that it’s well produced & certainly does entertain & (if you haven’t already seen it…) with your interest in the historical events of that period & region, I’m sure that you’d find it enjoyable, even though it doubtless departs from a strict adherence to the historical narrative (as practically all Movies necessarily do, for obvious reasons). It’s available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime (& is probably available on DVD too, I imagine). Cheers once again for this enlightening (& moving… 😢) series on the Sepoy Uprising. I’m off to enjoy your Egyptian Campaign series next (as soon as I’ve dusted off my Pith Helmet & filled my canteen with fresh water… 😊) Take Care, Chris ~ LOUIS

[@pooja_shankar]

I am from jhansi,and very proud to be born here. her fort her, mention is still here and every men women and child knows about her bravery...❤

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video

[@JamesThomas-gg6il]

Absolutely brilliant Chris, I'm beginning to think you have a flair for this history thing. To be honest though, you really have taught me and shown me where my lack of knowledge about the worlds history is lacking on my part. I try reading but it's so much easier to let you present it to me. Thank you for your extremely appreciated research and narrations.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for your very kind comment.

[@thelegaleagle_vt]

I truly appreciate the efforts you have put into the making of this video. However, you should rely on Encyclopedia Britannica for Rani's Date of Birth rather than Google or wikipedia. The information provided by you regarding her year of birth is incorrect and contradicts Indian government records. She was born on 19.11.1835 and not 1828 as you have wrongly claimed in this video, kindly ensure integrity of historical records. Best Wishes!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for the tip!

[@annoyedbrox4851]

Wikipedia has a problem, the photo of tatya tope in wikipedia is wrong, and it is actually of Jwala Prasad, the photo that people often use for Tatya Tope because of Wikipedia's laziness is wrong. Many other youtubers use that image which is of Prasad after his capture, Tope only has illustrations done of him and he looks very different from Prasad. History chao too uses the wikipedia photo when referring to Tope but it is inaccurate. Wikipedia causes problems especially when it comes to Indian history.

[@peterflisher6584]

I loved all of the Flashman papers

[@TheHistoryChap]

I really do need to do a series on the man!

[@dmhiix]

I was coming to say I'd heard of the Rani from Flashman.

[@ceciljohnrhodes4987]

@@TheHistoryChap yes, you really must.

[@lastguy8613]

​@@TheHistoryChap Good luck getting certain aspect of his, um campaigns.., in a format suitable for youtube😂

[@SnoopReddogg]

"Says he"

[@harryshriver6223]

A truly inspirational story of courage and determination, she demonstrated the reason why legends are born and endire in history, but I could sense a measure of respect and admiration for her from you. Another resounding success in a series on the wars of India.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment too.

[@amitmangsulikar7153]

At the time of rebellion British have most experienced General like Havelock, General Neil, Huge Rose Campbell etc on another side rebels lead by inexperienced Kings nawab and Native Junior Commission officer less experienced .So that British can overwhelmed outnumbered Indian troops using old fashioned brown bess muskets against British equipped with p53 Enfield Rifles. More accurate and having more range compare to muskets

[@TheHistoryChap]

Of course, the Indian soldiers could have had access to the Enfield Rifles if....

[@amitmangsulikar7153]

@@TheHistoryChap If they don't denied chewing cartridge 🤣

[@SANJAYWILLIAMS1975]

Manikarnika aka Rani of Jhansi was brave and died in Battle, But have you heard of a Queen who defeated the British aka EIC 80 yrs, and kept them at bay for 11 years till she died due to yellow fever . Her name is Velu Nachiyar, Unforuntantly Indian History is forgotten A queen who was martyred is celebrated, and the woman who won against the Brits is lost to history .

[@TheHistoryChap]

no I hadn't heard of her, but I am interested to research more. Thanks for highlighting.

[@ThePinkus]

Oh, the wonderfully compelling argument: "I decided You are not the lawful heir, therefore all of this is mine!" Well, just a couple of points elude me, like the validity of the premise, which surely could not be arbitrary, and the deduction of the conclusion from that same premise... Sometimes I really wonder where all this taste for narratives comes from, when the short of it always sounds as "I stronger, Yours now mine!". It even makes more sense.

[@serwombles8816]

Hi History Chap, loving this Indian series! would probably suggest naming it in sequence ie part 1, part 2 etc. That would really help people to know which ones to watch in order

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@Maverick_365]

Great insights.. Nice to hear a neutral perspective.. Being from Jhansi makes me proud of our queen..

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed. You should be proud.

[@kimbonzky]

General Rose is an interesting character, would like to know more about hes story

[@TheHistoryChap]

I will try to come back to him at a later stage.

[@amittribe7614]

Massacre of civilians by Indian rebels????😂😂😂 Are you serious

[@TheHistoryChap]

It happened on both sides.

[@devapala879]

he means British civilians, mainly wives and children of officers. It did happen a few times in 1857

[@stanboyd5820]

The trilogy covers the career of a fictional officer of the 95th from the Crimea (book one "To Do and Die"), the Mutiny, (book two "Dust and Steele") then the Afghan War (book three "Red Runs the Helmand") The battle accounts are faithful to history and tell them from the soldiers' eye view.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@expatexpat6531]

An Indian Bodicea - great story. Are there any counter-factual histories of what might have happened if Britain had lost India? Would the Russians e.g. have invaded/exerted their influence? Would India ever have been united?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interesting thought. I haven’t seen any such counter-factual histories. I guess the Russians would have tried to take some form of advantage. How successful they would have been is another matter.

[@serwombles8816]

Was there alot of massacres of Indian children by the British? I am just trying to figure out why the English children were massacared on several occasions and if this was seen as a 'revenge' thing.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Maybe heat of the moment? Who really knows.

[@krystjanchanerley9288]

Probably more to do with revenge

[@RAKA1718]

Hi I am native of jhansi city, during my childhood,we use to play cricket near highway cantoment area,were a old British cemetery was present,it was early 80's people use to say that a battle was fought that place Any idea...? My childhood curiosity

[@Fred-px5xu]

What remarkable story of a amazing East Indian woman. A military leader, ruler, and one hell of high spirited lady. Once again Sir you have come too scratch. Bravo! Thank you for producing a brilliant video on the subject. I eagerly await your next offering.

[@TheHistoryChap]

More coming soon. Thanks for your support.

[@LindaCooper-i3f]

Story cries out to become a movie for theatre screens by Francis Ford Coppola.

[@billballbuster7186]

That was a really good talk. thank you Chris. The 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars which fought and killed the Rani, has another claim to fame. It was the Centurion tank regiment that served with the 29th Infantry Brigade at the Battle of the Imjin River, Korea 1951, covered in one of your previous talks on the Glosters. An all-woman Rani of Jhansi regiment was raised by the pro-Japanese Indian National Army in 1943. It comprised of over 1,000 Indian women recruited from Burma and Malaya. It served with the INA during the Japanese attack on Imphal 1944, which was a defeat and the INA retreated in disorder with the Japanese. The RoJ regiment saw little combat but was largely destroyed in the British advance on Rangoon. Officially disbanded in 1945.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing that story of the RoJ regiment.

[@anselmdanker9519]

Yes one of the women who served in the Rani of Jhansi regiment became the headmistress of the Methodist Girls School, in Kuala Lumpur. Her name was Mrs Buphalan, if I recall correctly. She shared her story in the New Straits Times. She met Subhas Chandra Bose, the Netaji.

[@billballbuster7186]

@@anselmdanker9519 She was a fool to think the Japanese would have freed India. Look at Japan's war record, over 30 Million people were murdered as a result of "Liberating" the so called "South East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere". A death tole that rivaled the NAZI holocaust in Europe.

[@stanboyd5820]

There is an excellent novel , part two of the Patrick Mercer trilogy, titled "Dust and Steel" which gives a fictional account of the events of this episode. It's well researched and highly entertaining. I highly recommend it.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing.

[@redbaron007-e5p]

Thanks for your video and your sensitive portrayal. Rani Laxmibai is a legend for many Indians, at least those of us who grew up before internet, mobile & tik-tok era. We grew up studying about her, our moms fondly recounting her tales, watching old black & white movies about her. So for us young kids, she was more like a beloved, brave female aunt who died young over 100 years ago. So I was a bit apprehensive when I came across this video, but after watching it, feel relieved that you have treated her very fairly. Had the male leaders of the uprising had even a fraction of courage, intelligence and resilience that this young 29 year old woman possessed, the story might have ended differently, but that's the tragedy of many such figures in history.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I agree with you, has she been in Seoul command things may have been totally different

[@aleccap5946]

Walter Slater served in the The Indian Rebellion of 1857, not sure who originally sold his medals but they resurfaced in SPINKS auctioneer and sold for £300, he also 3 years earlier saw action in Crimea

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very interesting. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@MarinusGrobmeier]

My great-great grandfather was a trooper in the 8th Royal Irish Hussars and participated in the Central India campaign. It could have been him who shot the Rani. Who knows? He also participated in the Crimean War, but was not in the Charge of the Light Brigade. He was sent out later as a replacement. I have a photo of him as an old man wearing his medals, along with a son and a grandson, both of whom were in the Sherwood Foresters.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing. I guess someone's ancestor shot the Rani and is totally unaware of it.

[@annoyedbrox4851]

I believe that the massacres conducted by the British which were larger in number than ones conducted by the rebels were not well recorded by the British since all sources about the war come mainly from the British and they simply abstained from writing down their own crimes.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching.

[@alcapone6796]

One British officer from East India Company also joined the Rebels right? Any idea what was his name?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hadn't heard that one.

[@foivosapostolos1211]

Remarkable woman a d warrior. I earned something ignored until this video. THANKS

[@TheHistoryChap]

glad yhou enjouyed it.

[@RICHARDJOHN-s6n]

Wonderfully put. Thank you for the research and the dedication to this part of world history. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.

[@BenJamin-tx7ol]

Excellent video, tends to show that if the mutiny had suceeded then civil war would have broken out everywhere, each potentate trying to gain ascendency/power which would not have been Independence ! But anarchy ! How about a video on the Begum of Bophal, another strong woman leading a state, but as she supported the British I dont suppose it would be politically correct. !

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks for your interesting comments.

[@The_Honourable_Company]

When the EIC was first chartered in 1600 by teh command of Queen Elizabeth, it was named the "Governers and traders of London trading into the East Indies"0 After the unification of all the britush companies in India by 1709 onwards, it was renamed to the ,"honourable East India company" NOT THR BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY It was informally known as the John's company, or the Valiant Comapny When the 1857 rebellion had occurred, all 52 of the Madrassi regiments had remained loyal to the crown, which made the revolt only focused on the Northern part of the subcontinent, which disproves the fact that it could be called the First war of Indian independence, as the national identity of "india" as we know today, didn't come until the beginning of the 20th century Also, I recommend the book "Sahib, the British soldier in India" Trust me, it's one of the best literature ever produced on the history of Company rule in India

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to share

[@DardanellesBy108]

A fascinating series, great job! My heart dropped when you said the last in the series. Looking forward to more from your channel.

[@TheHistoryChap]

How about the Opium Wars?

[@DardanellesBy108]

@@TheHistoryChap That be great. I’ve been learning more about that whole situation over the last couple years. What a racket that was!

[@douglasturner6153]

This mutiny helped start Indian nationalism. India wasn't really a nation. Just a bunch of local Principalities. British rule consolidated India, built railroads and other types of infrastructure. Thus uniting the Indian people. Only their religious differences created two countries.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing.

[@akashkumar-ee7pw]

India was a civilizational state not a nation. Concept of nation itself was new in 19th century. Although not a nation but people were conscious of the fact they were part of much bigger entity. Similarly, china is a civilizational state thought it became a nation in 1949 only. Infrastructure can be built without being invaded. Marathas were eventually going to consolidate the empire anyway, british did shorten the timeline but at great cost to Indians.

[@douglasturner6153]

@@akashkumar-ee7pw I should have said they were a collection of "often warring Principalities". I doubt the Marathas or any other Indian group could have overcome the sectional and religious divisions. And outside powers would have supported different factions. The British prevented this scenario. Even now there are great fractures among "Indians"

[@devapala879]

just like there is among Europeans, or even the inhabitants of the British isles @@douglasturner6153 , not an excuse for colonialism

[@colindunnigan8621]

Was a descendant of the Goughs (sp?) the same General Gough who led the 5th Army of the BEF in WW1?

[@TheHistoryChap]

A relative, not a direct descendant.

[@davidcoleman757]

You have a real knack for bringing these tales to life. It is a while since I read Flashman in the Great Game, but the story of Rani stuck with me. This video was fascinating.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.

[@chriscann7627]

Another superb talk, Chris. Very glad to have been a help in putting it together. Just one little correction, the British CinC Central India was Sir HUGH Rose, not Sir Henry. Interestingly, the 8th Hussars suffered a massive attack of guilt after the Battle of Gwalior, for having killed a woman, even one as controversial/challenging/dangerous (pick your adjective) as the Rani.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Think auto-correct ammended the script!

[@santptube]

Lol Brits and guilt? They starved millions to death in Bengal, killed 100s in Amritsar at point blank range, maimed millions others in every part of the world. Brits will suffer very soon. Just wait .. within 20 yrs they will carry begging bowl to every corner of the world. Today London runs on looted money of dictators and oligarchs.

[@thomassamuel9388]

Great series about the 1857 revolt, the British then had some fine leadership that with few men they could vanquish a much larger number, also it seems many of the Indian leaders had blood on their hands for killing civilians. Ultimately it was just to save their territory's that these leaders fought not for India as a whole as it is made out to be now.

[@TheHistoryChap]

It does remind me of the Barons rising against King John. Magna Carta had a lot more to do with increasing their own power than striving for democracy for the masses.

[@johnreese5230]

Both sides lost civilians, a large chunk of them though fell by the British sword or the bullet to be precise. On the other hand, the leaders did intend a pan India rebellion and declared the last Mughal emperor as a titular monarch and fought under his banner. If they had been supported by other Indian princes and managed to push out the EIC, India would then go back to what it was in the pre-British era - a confederacy where oligarchs govern their territory under the overlordship of a titular king. Fighting for their own enclave alone did not make sense if they were still surrounded by British ruled provinces, only a pan India effort would have achieved this. As for democracy, many other European nations, as well as India would not fully embrace the idea until much later

[@truth0106]

1857 revolt was not independence for Muslims.....it was jihad waged by Muslims rebels directed by mullas/maulavis.......the brutul killing rape and conversion of British civilians women and children shows that it was jihad to reestablish Mughal Empire...there are lot of other evidence to prove......On other side Rani Lakshmi Bai Mangal Pandey Kunwar Singh binda Tiwary Nana sahib were fight for their own territorial independence

[@leosantmayor9357]

Weather you like it or not, Rani laximibai was under british protectorate, only when law of adopted son raised , she joined Indian mutiny, however I selute her courage.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@icecoffee1361]

Really enjoyed this series @historychap 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 92k followers in the last video almost 95k 👊🏻 edging closer like a creeping barrage. 👍🏻

[@TheHistoryChap]

I like that analogy. Thanks for your support

[@dipanjandatta1689]

The surprising thing is this Bengal and Punjab remained completely neutral during the great revolt. The Bengalee intellectual class even had full support for the British rulers because the British had brought enlightenment to civil society according to them. Remember Calcutta university was founded in Calcutta by the British govt on Jan 24, 1857. And the Shikhs had acted as allies to the British in the battlefield because they had loathing to the Mughal rulers. Ironically in the 20 th century British empire had faced most armed resistance from these two provinces. Thousands of revolutionaries had emerged from Bengal and Punjab many of whom went to gallows or faced bullets to liberate India from British rule. Bhagat Sing, Kartar Sing Sarava, Udham Sing, Bagha Jatin, Surya Sen, Sachin Sanyal, Kanailal Dutta, Prafulla Chaki are the names of a few. The suppression of a rebellion leads to the beginning of another rebellion.

[@jimjiminy5836]

Very interesting.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for sharing your perspective. Interesting

[@truth0106]

1857 revolt was not independence for Muslims.....it was jihad waged by Muslims rebels directed by mullas/maulavis.......the brutul killing rape and conversion of British civilians women and children shows that it was jihad to reestablish Mughal Empire...there are lot of other evidence to prove......On other side Rani Lakshmi Bai Mangal Pandey Kunwar Singh binda Tiwary Nana sahib were fight for their own territorial independence

[@dipanjandatta1689]

@@truth0106 Hindus and Muslims unitedly had fought in 1857 against the British rule to throw off the colonial shackles. There is ample evidence to prove that. For example Rani Laxmibai had several Afghan bodyguards who had laid down their lives in battle. Both Hindu and Muslim subjects stood by Begum Hazrat Mahal, the begum of Awadh. All the rebel kings and queens or nawabs had some sort of affinity between them. Queen Laxmibai had even sent two elephants as gift to the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. Killing and humiliation of civilians took place on both sides. The British troops took 10 times more retributive measure on the rebels and the civilians who had supported the rebels. But the rape of European women later was found to be a false rumour because the Indian rebels were afraid of losing cast. So they naturally stayed away from physical intercourse with Christian women. But no doubt many British women and children were sadly killed which many Indians could not accept. My own state Bengal did not support the rebels.

[@shanu7uday]

Uncle-ji, do you know total how many Victoria Crosses have been awarded till date ?

[@mro6039]

1,358

[@Michael-ws7rc]

What an interesting and informative video. Thanks friend!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

[@ABO-Destiny]

Never underestimate a person with a cause. And if the person is an Indian tigress a.k.a The Bengal Tigress be prepared with something more than male bravado.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@annalieff-saxby568]

Procrastination is a valuable weapon in the female ruler's armoury: Elizabeth I kept Europe guessing for decades about whether she'd marry and, if so, who.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interesting observation

[@simonnarramore4850]

Fascinating account. India is an amazing place. I first went there around 14 years ago. I was going through the metal detector at Trivandrum Airport when this huge Indian army sergeant on the other side asked me to stand on a box to be searched. While he was frisking me he asked ‘You English?’ So I replied ‘Yes’. Then he said ‘You used to own India didn’t you?’. Now I’m not stupid and I also know the British built the Empire on the backs of the commonwealth so I said ‘Nah! We just borrowed it for a while!’ He laughed and waved me on. I’ve always thought that comment saved me from an internal search!😂

[@TheHistoryChap]

Oh that is such a funny story. Thanks so much for sharing. Britain and India have a long history. Many bits are good but unfortunately like a lot of History some bits aren’t

[@mousumisamanta2731]

Well...he should've replied... 'U have borrowed so much that ..u can't even pay back'...😊

[@sunilkavadi7326]

An English boy by the name Robert was a close friend of Ranee since their childhood. They remained close friends even in their adulthood. Robert became an officer in British army. While Ranee was escaping from the British Robert started giving her a chase .Both were on horse back. Robert kept on pleading the Ranee to surrender. Ranee kept on urging him to give up the chase. But he did not listen Ranee had to fire a gunshot at him. Robert was fatally injured and fell down from the horse On seeing this, Ranee ran towards him Robert died in Ranees lap.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Sounds like a great story line if we could make it into a film

[@sunilkavadi7326]

It is believed by many that the real Tantya Tope was never found by the British. The person they hanged was a village barber who resembled Tantya Tope .This appears to be an honest mistake. The real Tantya Tope escaped to Gujarat. There he lived in the guise of an ascetic. He is said to have died in 1875 .I request Chris to verify this story

[@TheHistoryChap]

Haven’t come across that in my research, but it could be possible

[@yankeepapa304]

May have already been asked...but what happened to the Rani's son? YP

[@TheHistoryChap]

He was looked after by some tutors and lived in relative obscurity, dying in 1906.

[@alanowen5379]

A little side story to the 8th Hussars's charge at Gwalior. The Rani of Jhansi was not the only woman in that fight. Apparently, Fanny Duberly, the wife of 8th's paymaster got involved as well. Although, the story goes that her horse bolted and she let it run (B.Farwell: Queen Victoria's Little Wars; p. 131) .

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing that interesting side story.

[@howwwyyy29]

Wasn't she at balaclava aswell?

[@RAKA1718]

That area is called risala (means cantonment)chungi. Kanpur road Jhansi

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing.

[@comentedonakeyboard]

Funny how the Brits repeated the same mistakes, that the Romans had made with Buodica.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I guess most of us don’t learn lessons from 1800 years previously. Indeed we don’t seem to learn the lessons from 100 years ago

[@rv_at_the_beach2603]

The 60,000 foot view however is that British rule of India, like S. Africa, the American Colonies, etc. civilized India for the coming future.

[@macbatz6734]

So said the London correspondent of the New York Times at the time, one Karl Marx....

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

[@normtrooper4392]

This is a story worth telling. Thanks for telling it. I feel like this would make for a great movie

[@TheHistoryChap]

oh, I think Bollywood already have

[@beachboy0505]

14:24 AFGHAN WARRIOR The British were the best soldiers for a long time, even up to the Falklands War 82', but in a melee, often the Afghan warrior could better them.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@LindaCooper-i3f]

The Falklands should have been surrendered to Argentina 🇦🇷, especially since now crude oil deposits may be in the islands themselves, whether inland or offshore.

[@gerryhouska2859]

I have great admiration for strong women, Rani or Boadicea. We should have more like them.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@darbyohara]

Nature would disagree

[@janlindtner305]

Super duper Chris your lectures are just great! What happened to Damodar Rao of Jhansi the stepson? Unfortunately, the story is over; but a new one can begin👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Consider a section with foreign recipients of the Victoria Cross.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I will add you idea to my (ever-growing) list. Thanks for watching this series.

[@sailendrayalamanchili4126]

Well researched and presented documentary about the Rani of Jhansi, who continues to inspire us Indians . Thank you🙏

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure

[@paulusjeffryjosepayyappilly]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@The_Honourable_Company]

Can you make a video about Sir Hugh Rose?

[@TheHistoryChap]

I will add to my (ever-growing) list.

[@braddbradd5671]

A lot of fantasy or sifi movies looked to based on this story .Fighting a more powerful enemy losing and regrouping ,making alliances and being more tactically aware than them and they not listening to her warnings .Theres a movie in this

[@TheHistoryChap]

Indeed there is. I'm sure Bollywood are on the case (if they haven't made one already)

[@braddbradd5671]

@@TheHistoryChap There is one around i saw it last night its not bad the mixed up a few things and its a bit far fetched .But they could do with a really good Netflix movie ..They did the African Queen which was good ,They did Queen of Sheba which was CRAP they were trying to say she was black but she wasnt she was Greek and white or Olive at least

[@UdayGupta-f5v]

The Mutiny of 1857 was in fact arguably and directly responsible for India's independence in 1947.......After thousands of British men, women, children (and soldiers) were massacred in 1857, the Government continued to be petrifed of another 1857 happening. This affected and coloured their every virtually action in India right upto 1947 - declassified Government documents are revealing of the state of paranoia that was the new normal for the next 90 years.......In 1943, a former President of the Indian National Congress, Subhas Chandra Bose, escaped house arrest, took a circitous route through Germany and Japan to Singapore, and took over command of the 'Indian National Army' ('INA')- a small band of local Indian expats and ex soldiers of the British Indian Army. Under Bose the force increased many times, and the INA joined the Japanese Army in the drive up Burma to the gates of India. Bose's exploits completely captured the imagination of the whole of India. Thus while the INA was pushed back and defeated along with the Japanese, their exploits directly inspired the Royal Indian Naval mutiny of 1946, when virtually the whole of the Royal Indian Navy mutinied. Exactly as the 1857 mutiny had spread, disaffection sprread from regiment to regiment throughout India. While the muntiny was eventually put down (with no punishments - in the then climate these were simply not possible), to the British this seemed horribly like an almost-1857. Official papers and documents reveal virtually a state of panic in the Government. THIS and NOT the Gandhi-led - Hollywood-popularized independence movement was the final straw on the camel's back - THIS is the catalyst that prompted India independence in 1947.........In the early 1950's Attlee, Britain's PM in 1946-47 came to visit India privately and stayed with the Governor of West Bengal (a distant relative of mine). In a well known incident (Google), the Governor asked him how much Gandhi's movement had contributed towards Britain granting India independence in 1947. Attlee's revealing answer was 'Min....nim...mal' . We could easily have held on for another 10 years, he said, had it not been for Bose and the 1946 mutiny. Declassified documents bear him out - the mutiny and state of army regiments resulted in literally tons amount of Government paper; Gandhi's movement on the other hand was treated almost as an irritating fly to be brushed off.

[@truth0106]

1857 revolt was not independence for Muslims.....it was jihad waged by Muslims rebels directed by mullas/maulavis.......the brutul killing rape and conversion of British civilians women and children shows that it was jihad to reestablish Mughal Empire...there are lot of other evidence to prove......On other side Rani Lakshmi Bai Mangal Pandey Kunwar Singh binda Tiwary Nana sahib were fight for their own territorial independence

[@macbatz6734]

Bose was a Nazi, friend of Hitler, a thoroughly nasty piece of work, a war criminal who would been hanged at Nuremberg if his plane hadn't been shot down. Stop this stupid Hindu-fascist propaganda.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for contributing such an in-depth comment.

[@LeePenn2492]

Very interesting and informative show. Certainly a woman of the time.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching.

[@garyhowell8607]

Numbers often don’t count…the British determination and valour routed the rebels

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

[@sentinel_Alphacentauri]

Numbers don't when you've superior technology...the narrator missed this part, the Indian rebels lacked the superior arms and endless ammunition of the British. Guns always win against swords

[@RAKA1718]

Mrs mathslow...?

[@rewanolrwngow]

Very well narrated..rani of jhansi was a true warrior queen!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching.

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

Fantastic stuff Chris! You are a hell of a story-teller! Regards

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you.

[@mickymiller6130]

The British caused so much human suffering, its no wonder they are hated.

[@TheHistoryChap]

So why did over 1 million Indians volunteer to fight for the British in WW2?

[@anuragpatil4073]

​@@TheHistoryChapBecause they were forced to do so. Those who were less willing were forcefully conscripted

[@Archi.x002]

It would be interesting if you make a final video about the aftermath of 1857 revolution. I mean, the power of east india company stripped off by the Enpire, Victoria II proclaimed the empress of India, and how the nature of British rule changed in the subcontinent.... Etc.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Blimey, just a few things to cover then :)

[@Archi.x002]

@@TheHistoryChap blimey🤔

[@beachboy0505]

6:18 The Rani was always in communication with the British command. She just wanted her kingdom back and she would serve the British. But she realised that, the British won't accept her, so she rebelled .

[@TheHistoryChap]

Strange how we are influenced by events and take a different course because of it.

[@truth0106]

1857 revolt was not independence for Muslims.....it was jihad waged by Muslims rebels directed by mullas/maulavis.......the brutul killing rape and conversion of British civilians women and children shows that it was jihad to reestablish Mughal Empire...there are lot of other evidence to prove......On other side Rani Lakshmi Bai Mangal Pandey Kunwar Singh binda Tiwary Nana sahib were fight for their own territorial independence

[@beachboy0505]

@@truth0106 nothing to do with Islam or Moslems. This is British propaganda, The Emprorer was actually in British pay all the time and even later in Burma. The East India Company taught the sepoys to kill women and children to bring about a quick victory. One brilliant thing the British did was to destroy the the Maratha Empire and Sikh Empire totally. Made Indian subcontinent peaceful.

[@andysvehiclehistorychannel]

An amazing story Chris

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching

[@paulwilson7234]

A great series of videos.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@stewartrimmer8327]

I am British, yes we did alot of things, but there's are alot people who hurt us, look at our history, women have been some of the best commander, then look at history

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for adding your comment

[@stewartrimmer8327]

Jerry Louis, you have just to look at our history, yes we ruled half the world at one point, but we're not super humans, there's been massacre of British citizens during the Indian mutiny, and others. I am not walking away from our past but pointing out the things people forget

[@darbyohara]

Women have never been great commanders. All of these strong woman reinterpretations of history are just intended to blow the story of our proportion to fit a 21st century feminist narrative

[@garylynch9206]

How did the Brits keep winning with such tiny numbers? Always baffled me.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interesting, I’m sure there are lots of conflicting views out there.

[@garylynch9206]

@@TheHistoryChap they shouldn't have. Thousands of miles from home.

[@darbyohara]

Superior technology, organization, and diplomacy

[@devapala879]

they had many local Indian troops, and they had clear strategic thinking and superior technology @@garylynch9206 when they wanted to put down the Sikhs, they used the "Purabiyas" ("Easterners", or Hindu mercenaries recruited from the Ganga plains), and in 1857, they used the Sikh soldiers to put down the same Purabiyas who were leading the revolt

[@sefora805]

What an extraordinary lady!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Indeed she was. Thanks for watching.

[@stevemolina8801]

An outstanding series!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you. Thanks for your support.

[@johnbartholf777]

Most casual observers think India has always been one nation, like it is now, instead of a vast number of independent states. Most also don't know that what is now Pakistan and Bangladesh were part of the British consolidation of the entirety of South Asia. Thanks for sharing the history and unspinning some of the details!

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Indian history is fascinating.

[@countvontoten3978]

I wonder how history may of changed if they heeded her tactical advice.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Or maybe if they had headed south rather than north.

[@curiouskid1547]

@@TheHistoryChap south was peaceful

[@angloaust1575]

Carry on up the khyber The khazi of kalabar!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Oh no, I can't possibly do a video about Carry On Up The Khyber....

[@free_gold4467]

@@TheHistoryChap Please do :D

[@beachboy0505]

10:21 Excellent video EXTINCTION OF THE MARATHA 50 years ago, Wellington defeated the Maratha Confederacy and now the British destroyed the remnants. The vast majority of Indian subcontinent are , Hindu but the Indian population were horrified by the fanaticism of the Maratha. They were afraid of the hate and violence. They would wait for a great man to come and unite them . Julius Ceasar was quoted to say, ' if the Celts would unite, they could move the heavans '

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@joelcowan8950]

Excellent.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it.