⟵ Back to videos

How did Rani Jind Kaur cross boundaries to resist British control?

Getting to Know Rani Jind Kaur

Thursday
,
28
March
2024

Explore how Rani Jind Kaur defied British dominance by forging alliances beyond Sikh circles in this enlightening video.

Explore how Rani Jind Kaur defied British dominance by forging alliances beyond Sikh circles in this enlightening video.


During the Second Anglo-Sikh War, Rani Jind Kaur recognized the need for a unified front against British colonialism, extending her reach beyond Sikh communities. In a pivotal letter to Raja Sher Singh, a leader of the Sikh rebellion, she emphasized the urgency of collective resistance among all South Asians. Her plea transcended religious and ethnic divides, urging Hindustanis from all walks of life to join the struggle for freedom.Remarkably, Rani Jind Kaur sought collaboration even with former adversaries. Despite historical enmity, she reached out to the Afghan and Kashmiri rulers, rallying them to defy British oppression. Witness the inspiring journey of Maharani Jind Kaur as she breaks barriers and cultivates solidarity across diverse communities in the pursuit of liberation from British control.

The Sikh Research Institute recognizes its ethical responsibility to promptly correct any factual small or large errors. Please get in touch with us via email to request a correction if you have identified a mistake.

Suggest a correction →

In This Video

Santbir Singh

Research Associate

Santbir Singh is a Research Associate with SikhRI. He is currently doing his Ph.D. in Sociology at York University. His graduate research focuses on Sikh activism and the inherent relationship between Sikhi and anarchism explored through historical and contemporary Sikh movements, such as the Kisān Morcha (Farmer’s Protests) of 2020-2021. 

View profile ⟶

Latest Videos

Monday
,
6
October
2025

Is the Amrit Ceremony essential for Sikhs?

In the Sikh tradition, the Amrit Ceremony is the initiation into the Khalsa, a path of full declaration to the Divine and service to humanity.

watch now ⟶
Monday
,
29
September
2025

What is the purpose of the Gurduara?

A Gurduara is a Sikh place of both worship and learning, originally called Dharamsal, serving as a sanctuary rooted in principles of equality and care.

watch now ⟶
Thursday
,
25
September
2025

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Salok 16-36)

In saloks sixteen to thirty-six, Sheikh Farid Ji reminds us that humility is a noble virtue essential for life. A seeker in love with IkOankar (the Divine) perceives the Divine in all and remains ever humble.

watch now ⟶

Share on Social Media

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay informed with our weekly updates, important events and more at SikhRI.

Thank you! Your submission has been received.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.