HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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Question
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This was an uprising of Indian soldiers against the British in May of 1857?
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Sepoy Rebellion
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Opium War
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Indian Mutiny
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Hindu Rebellion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -British called the revolt of 1857 as the ‘Sepoy Mutiny’. It is also called First War of Independence.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Mutiny of 1857-59 was a widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against the rule of British East India Company in India which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British crown.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why is the First War of Indian Independence also referred to as the Sepoy Mutiny? The Mutiny started with the Sepoys. The Sepoys were the only ones who took part in the Mutiny. No worries!
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