The Samyasi Rebellion: Bengal's Holy Warriors vs the East India Company

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Sannyasi Rebellion of the late 18th century, a fascinating and often overlooked uprising against the British East India Company in Bengal. Wandering ascetics, or sannyasis, banded together to challenge Company rule following the devastating Bengal Famine of 1770. Lucas delves into the roles of prominent leaders like Bhabani Pathak and Devi Chaudhurani, the mix of religious and economic motivations, and the British response under Warren Hastings. The discussion also touches on the legendary sources and how the rebellion was later mythologized by writers like Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in his novel 'Anandamath', which gave India its national song 'Vande Mataram'. The hosts examine the historical record versus the romanticized narrative, and what the rebellion reveals about early resistance to colonialism in Bengal. #SannyasiRebellion #Bengal #EastIndiaCompany #WarrenHastings #BhabaniPathak #DeviChaudhurani #Anandamath #BankimChandraChattopadhyay #VandeMataram #BengalFamine1770 #CompanyRule #BritishRaj #ColonialResistance #Ascetics #History #FexingoHistory #HiddenHistory #SouthAsia #BengalHistory #PalaEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo