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In Our Time

The Sikh Empire

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rise of the Sikh empire under Ranjit Singh, who became Maharaja of the Punjab at Lahore in 1801 and united most of the Sikh kingdoms. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Melvyn Bragg
Interviewed Guest:
Gurharpal Singh
Interviewed Guest:
Chandrika Kaul
Interviewed Guest:
Susan Stronge