Sepoy Mutiny
The Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was a large-scale uprising against British rule in India. It began when Indian soldiers, or sepoys, in the British East India Company's army rebelled due to grievances over unfair treatment, such as the use of animal fat in their rifles, which violated religious beliefs. The revolt quickly spread, involving various Indian groups who sought to end British dominance. Although the rebellion was ultimately suppressed, it marked a significant turning point, leading to direct British government control over India and awakening a sense of national identity among Indians.
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The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 was a major uprising against British rule in India, driven by discontent among Indian soldiers (sepoys) in the British East India Company's army. Tensions escalated due to cultural insensitivity, such as the introduction of cartridges rumored to be greased with animal fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers. The rebellion spread across India, with many regions rising up against British authority. Although it was eventually suppressed, the mutiny marked a significant turning point that led to changes in British policy and the eventual direct control of India by the British Crown.