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Rani Lakshmi Bai: The Warrior Queen
On horseback, with a sword in each hand, a 22-year-old Indian woman takes on the British Empire.
When her kingdom is threatened, a 22-year-old Indian woman takes on the British Empire on horseback, with a sword in each hand.
Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. Join her for 12 stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth.
A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
Producer: Suniti Somaiya
Edit Producer: Melvin Rickarby
Assistant Producer: Lorna Reader
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
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Mon 27 Jan 202515:30
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History's Heroes
Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on extraordinary people from across history.

