Main content

History's Youngest Heroes: 8. 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 大象传媒 Studios Audio production for 大象传媒 Radio 4 and 大象传媒 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

Available now

29 minutes

Featured

  • .

Broadcast

  • Yesterday 15:30

Podcast