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Discover the extraordinary tale of Bertram Sheldrake, a British convert to Islam, who embarked on a remarkable journey to China and found himself at the heart of a unique historical episode, crowned as the "Pickle King of Islamistan."

In the early 20th century, amidst the geopolitical chess game involving the Qing Dynasty, the British Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Soviet Union, Sheldrake's life took an unexpected turn.

This video delves into the complex backdrop of rebellion and empire in Xinjiang, where the struggle for independence and identity led the Uyghur people of the First East Turkestan Republic to extend an unusual offer to a British Muslim.

Follow Sheldrake's adventures from London to the heart of Asia, his efforts to support the Muslim community, and the intriguing story of his coronation in Beijing.

Witness how international politics, cultural diplomacy, and personal faith intertwined in the life of a man who sought to bridge worlds but found himself a symbol in the tumultuous history of Xinjiang.