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Nov 24, 2014 · John Lang was known to Indian historians till mid-20th century for his role as the lawyer of Rani of Jhansi.
Jul 19, 2021 · In the mid-19th century, India was home to a remarkable Australian, who was a barrister, a writer and, most famously, a lawyer for the Rani of Jhansi. Dr Amit Ranjan resurrects John Lang in his book, and brings to life this restless wanderer and his intriguing legacy.
Dec 26, 2016 · John Lang represented Rani Laxmibai in her legal battle against the East India Company to prevent the British from annexing her kingdom of Jhansi.
Sep 12, 2015 · As a guest of the deposed Peshwa, Nana Sahib (who wished that Lang would represent his case to the British authorities in England), Lang found himself casting a critical and mocking eye on the...
Nana Saheb Peshwa II. Nana Saheb Peshwa II (19 May 1824 – after 1857), born Dhondu Pant, was an Indian aristocrat and fighter who led the Siege of Cawnpore (Kanpur) during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the East India Company. As the adopted son of the exiled Maratha Peshwa, Baji Rao II, Nana Saheb believed he was entitled to a pension ...
Jan 5, 2015 · John Lang was the first native novelist of Australia. Notable novels: Will he marry her?, My friend’s wife, Forger’s Wife, Secret Police, Too clever by half. After Anglo-Sikh wars, East India company did not pay money to one contractor Joti Ram, who had supplied them war-provisions.
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Oct 3, 2015 · John Lang, gentleman at large in north India circa 1857, is back in print with nine sketches culled from his Wanderings in India, and Other Sketches of Life in Hindostan, which was published by Routledge in 1861, three years before he died in Mussoorie.
