Rebelling Against the Raj

In 1947, after centuries of British colonial rule, India achieved independence. It was the culmination of years of struggle, fought by those who saw the British Raj as illegitimate and unjust. And, as we will hear today, you did not have to be born Indian to rebel against the Raj. Dan is joined by Ramachandra Guha, a prominent historian of modern India and author of 'Rebels Against the Raj'. Ram introduces us to some of the Westerners who dedicated their lives to opposing British rule and explains their significance in the broader conversation around the legacy of empire. Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code DANSNOW sign up at https://historyhit/subscription/ We'd love to hear from you- what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com. You can take part in our listener survey here.