S27E4 - 325. Indian Uprising 1857: The Siege of Lucknow (Part 4)
Published: January 15, 2026
Duration: 54:25
An entire city turns on the British and revolts in unison. 3000 East India Company soldiers and civilians in Lucknow are under siege in one compound, hiding in tunnels and surrounded by snipers. But who will break first the besieger the besieged?
In Episode 4 of the series, William and Anita discuss how Lucknow became one of the centres of resistance standing up to East India Company power.
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