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When and where was the Indian Rebellion of 1857 contained?
The rebellion was contained with the rebels' defeat in Gwalior on 20 June 1858.
What event sparked the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
The mutiny of sepoys of the Company's army in the garrison town of Meerut on 10 May 1857.
What were some of the contested names for the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
The Sepoy Mutiny, the Indian Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, the Revolt of 1857, the Indian Insurrection, and the First War of Independence.
What action did the British take on 1 November 1858 in response to the rebellion?
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What were some of the reasons that fueled the Indian rebellion?
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Study Notes
Indian Rebellion of 1857
- The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was contained by the end of 1859, with the final battle taking place in Gwalior in June 1858.
Spark of the Rebellion
- The rebellion was sparked by the introduction of the Enfield rifle, which used grease-coated cartridges that had to be bitten open, offending both Hindu and Muslim soldiers who believed the grease came from cows and pigs, respectively.
Names of the Rebellion
- The Indian Rebellion of 1857 is also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, the Indian Mutiny, or the First War of Indian Independence.
British Response
- On 1 November 1858, the British Government abolished the East India Company and took direct control of India through the Government of India Act, in response to the rebellion.
Reasons for the Rebellion
- The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was fueled by various reasons, including:
- Economic exploitation of India by the British East India Company
- Socio-religious concerns, such as the introduction of Western education and Christian missionaries
- Political grievances, including the annexation of Indian states and the Doctrine of Lapse
- Military grievances, such as the use of Indian soldiers in British wars abroad and racial discrimination
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Test your knowledge of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 with this quiz. Explore the causes, key events, and impact of this major uprising against British rule in India.
