The rise and fall of the Sikh empire

Historian Priya Atwal, an expert on modern South Asian history and author of a book on the Sikh empire, delves into the intriguing rise and fall of this significant historical power. She discusses Ranjit Singh's strategic alliances with the British, his cultural patronage that sparked a renaissance in Punjab, and the critical political roles women played. Atwal also challenges the simplistic narratives of the empire's collapse, highlighting internal conflicts and British imperial policies, while reflecting on Sikh identity and history today.