The Sepoy Mutinies, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence, were a pivotal and tumultuous chapter in the history of British colonial rule in India. SEPOY MUTINY causes consequences bibliography The Sepoy Mutiny was a widespread and ultimately ineffective uprising against British imperial rule in India led by members of the Bengal army. Beginning in Meerut on 10 May 1857, the rebellion spread throughout north and central India to such cities as Delhi, Agra, Cawnpore, Gwalior, and Lucknow before the British reconquered these territories and officially declared peace on 8 July 1858. The Mutiny proved to be the greatest internal challenge ... A major uprising in India against British rule, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, or the First War of Independence. It began with a mutiny of sepoys in Meerut and spread to other regions, but was suppressed by the British with the help of some Indian allies. It was long described by Western historians as the “Indian Mutiny,” or “Sepoy Mutiny.” In India it is also called the “First War of Independence” and other similar names.
