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Gulab - The Podcast

Gulab - The Podcast

Written by: Rohit Pathania
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 This is a short podcast series that looks at the life and times of Gulab Singh. The podcast highlights the unique position of Gulab Singh in Indian history and highlights how underrated the man was, in his life time and in the impact left behind after his life. We go through his life in a series of episodes that tell the story, based on historical references, of a man who started with a horse and ended up becoming the creator of a state twice the size of the United Kingdom, the world's greatest military power and coloniser of the day. Do support this show on paypal.me/RohitPathaniaRohit Pathania World
Episodes
  • Chapter 15 - The Swan Song

    Chapter 15 - The Swan Song
    Nov 15 2025

    As Gulab Singh realizes that age is not on his side, he decides to coronate his son and gets him to be king in his own lifetime. Meanwhile, as his life is fading away, the problems of the 1857 mutiny turn up at his doorsteps.
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    12 mins
  • Chapter 14 - End of Lahore Empire, and the Rebellions at Chilas and Gilgit

    Chapter 14 - End of Lahore Empire, and the Rebellions at Chilas and Gilgit
    Sep 19 2025

    While Jammu Kashmir sees a family dispute, Lahore sees another Anglo Sikh War. Gulab Singh's role in the same on the face seems one siding the British. But was it really the case?

    Also, the heir apparent Ranbir Singh starts coming to the fore, making a name for himself.

    Learn more in the latest chapter of Gulab - The Podcast.
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    17 mins
  • Chapter 13 - The First Anglo Sikh War, and the Birth of a New Maharaja

    Chapter 13 - The First Anglo Sikh War, and the Birth of a New Maharaja
    Jun 14 2025

    Circumstances shift, and so do fortunes. As an enraged Rani Jindan Kaur swore to take revenge from the Khalsa troops, a war is triggered with the British East India Company that changes the fortunes of many a figure in the darbar, including that of Raja Gulab Singh.
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    43 mins
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