July 23, 2024

#30 - The Legend of Shaheed Udham Singh

2 hours 1 minute

In this episode #30, we delve into the unconventional life of Sardar Udham Singh, the Indian revolutionary who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Join us as we explore his early life, his journey across continents, and his relentless pursuit of justice. Discover the lesser-known aspects of his mission, his motivations, and the profound impact he had on India's struggle for independence. This is a story of courage, sacrifice, and an unyielding spirit that defied colonial oppression. Don't miss this deep dive into one of history's most compelling figures.

https://archive.org/details/shaheed-udham-singh-case

00:00 - Intro - India & British Raj

06:48 - Childhood & Early Struggles

13:47 - Khalsa Orphanage

15:24 - Michael O'dwyer & WW1

18:00 - Punjab in WW1

24:57 - Aftermath of War

26:44 - Defence of India Act & Rowlatt Acts

31:01 - Arrests of Kitchlew & Satyapal

32:00 - Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919)

43:10 - Aftermath of Massacre

45:59 - Gujranwala Bombings

47:40 - Was Sardar Udham Singh at Bagh?

49:35 - African Expedition & Ghadar Party

54:00 - AMERICA Via MEXICO Via U.K

1:00:00 - American Dream

1:06:38 - Off to India

1:12:20 - Reginald Dyer

1:14:00 - Arrest and Sardar Bhagat Singh

1:20:14 - Released (1931) & Manjit Singh Kassid

1:22:30 - Back to England

1:27:36 - Sardar Udham in "Elephant Boy"

1:29:37 - IPI & Financial Crisis

1:34:11 - Target Locked

1:40:00 - Caxton Hall, London

1:47:12 - Ballistic Error

1:48:15 - Arrest & Trials

1:54:53 - Martyrdom

1:57:56 - Tribute

***Disclaimer:***

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE PERSONAL AND BASED ON OUR OWN RESEARCH OF THE TOPIC. WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY AND AIM TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF UDHAM SINGH'S LIFE AND LEGACY. HOWEVER, INTERPRETATIONS AND OPINIONS SHARED HERE ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF ALL HISTORIANS OR SCHOLARS. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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