The Rani Rashmoni: The Queen of Janbazar and her fight against the British East India Company
October 31, 2024Video Details
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The Rani Rashmoni: The Queen of Janbazar and her fight against the British East India Company
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Did you know that in 19th-century India, a powerful queen named Rani Rashmoni took on the British East India Company and won? She was the queen of Janbazar and a successful businesswoman who controlled the entire opium trade in the region. When the British tried to take over, she cleverly outsmarted them by buying up all the surrounding land, effectively blocking their access to the river and rendering their ships useless. Talk about a royal rebuff. Rani Rashmoni remained a thorn in the British side, refusing to back down, even when they tried to seduce her with bribes. What's your favorite underdog story, share with us in the comments below.