Indian Rebellion of 1857 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. [4] [5] The rebellion began on 10 May 1857 in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the company's army in the garrison town of Meerut , 40 mi (64 km ...
Indian Mutiny | History, Causes, Effects, Summary, & Facts
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Indian Mutiny, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion begun in 1857 against British rule in India. It began when Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of Britain’s East India Company refused to use purportedly tainted weaponry. One consequence of the mutiny was the establishment of direct British governance of India.
Why did the Indian Mutiny happen? | National Army Museum
WEBIn 1857, Indian soldiers rose up against their British commanders. They were joined by native rulers and thousands of ordinary people in a struggle that threatened to destroy British colonial power on the Indian subcontinent. The reasons behind the rebellion stretch back to the origins of British involvement in Indian affairs.
India - Mutiny, Revolt, 1857-59 | Britannica
WEBThe mutiny and great revolt of 1857–59. When soldiers of the Bengal army mutinied in Meerut on May 10, 1857, tension had been growing for some time. The immediate cause of military disaffection was the deployment of the new breech-loading Enfield rifle, the cartridge of which was purportedly greased with pork and beef fat.
Cause of the Sepoy Mutiny and its effects | Britannica
WEBIndian Mutiny, or Sepoy Mutiny or Indian Rebellion of 1857, (1857–58) Widespread rebellion against British rule in India begun by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the English East India Company. The rebellion began when sepoys refused to use new rifle cartridges, which were thought to be lubricated with grease containing a mixture of ...
Sepoy Mutiny - World History Encyclopedia
WEBOct 18, 2022 · The Sepoy Mutiny or Indian Mutiny was a failed rebellion in India in 1857-8 against the British rule of the East India Company. What caused the Sepoy Mutiny? The Sepoy Mutiny was caused by several factors: sepoys (Indian soldiers) unhappy with pay and conditions, princes angry at East India Company rule, and the peasantry being …
Causes of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 - Wikipedia
WEBHistorians have identified diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (first war of Indian independence). An uprising in several sepoy companies of the Bengal army was sparked by the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle in February 1857.
British India and the 'Great Rebellion' - BBC
WEBFeb 17, 2011 · British India and the 'Great Rebellion'. In 1857 a large part of the Indian army rebelled against the British authorities; the ensuing bloodshed sent shockwaves throughout colonial Britain.
READ: 1857 Indian Uprising (article) | Khan Academy
WEBIn 1857, uprisings and rebellions ended the British East India Company's (EIC) control in India, then it became an official British colony. Historians continue to debate the nature of these uprisings.
Decisive events of the Indian Mutiny | National Army Museum
WEBThe 1857 rising was the biggest threat to Britain's colonial power during its rule of the Indian subcontinent. This violent struggle led to the end of East India Company rule and the reorganisation of the army. For many Indians it also marked the start of their long struggle for independence. 14 min read.
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