The Story Isn’t Over: History from the Margins Sikh Soldiers in WWI: Loyalty, Sacrifice & Identity | Asst. Professor John Soboslai
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00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Who is John Soboslai?11:49 - Contrasts between Judeo-Christian martyrdom and non-Abrahamic martyrdom?16:22 - How is martyrdom reconceived or repurposed by those holding authority?34:12 - What impact do events like Komagatu Maru, World War I, and Jallianwala Bagh have on loyalist camps?37:45 - What are the similarities and differences in manifestations of religious martyrdom?44:14 - The motivations behind martyrdom?52:02 - How did the British Indian Army manipulate the concept of 'Shaheedi'?01:01:14 - How has the concept of martyrdom evolved within Sikh tradition?01:04:38 - A Sikh homeland in East Africa?01:13:50 - What are some intriguing discoveries that you have made during your research?01:22:29 - If you could meet any individual from the history you've studied, who would it be?01:24:18 - Can you share any particularly interesting or unusual sources you encountered during your research?01:28:26 - Is the notion of 'divinity' essential for the existence of 'martyrdom'?01:31:35 - If given the chance, what would you ask the soldiers you've studied about?01:34:33 - Could you share some details about your book and any future projects you are working on?