The Sikh queen Jind Kaur inherited an empire shaken by unexpected deaths and embroiled in civil war, but her biggest problem was the British. Who was Jind Kaur and how did she become such a formidable woman? This article is from the October issue of History Today: buy a copy of the issue from ourwebsite, from newsstands across the UK, or read it via the History Today app, available on Google Play and the App Store. Read by Greig Johnson. Written by Priya Atwal. Music: Kai Engel. Image: Maharani Jind Kaur, by George Richmond, 19th century Christie’s/Bridgeman Images. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.