WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sepoy Mutiny at Lucknow was led by Begum of Awadh, the widow of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. Hindu and Muslim talukdars and commoners joined her.

Detailed explanation-3: -Charles Turner (1774-1857)-Charles II. King of England.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 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.

Detailed explanation-5: -In May 1858, the British exiled Emperor Bahadur Shah II (r. 1837-57) to Burma, thus formally liquidating the Mughal Empire. At the same time, they abolished the British East India Company and replaced it with direct rule under the British crown.