Apr 16, 20 i feel both the titles for this revolt of 1857 are apt and can be used so as to describe this revolt. The sepoy mutiny 1857 1859, also commonly known as the indian mutiny, indian rebellion, or, amongst an older generation of nationalist historians, the first war of independence, was an armed uprising that began in locally raised units of the east india companys bengal army the other two armies of the east india company were the madras army and the bombay army. It shook the foundations of the british empire in india and at some points it seemed as though the british rule would end for all time to come. Mcq set revolt of 1857 sepoy mutiny objective questions. Contents causes of sepoy mutiny leaders of sepoy mutiny repression by the british what were the causes of sepoy mutiny or revolt of 1857. The sepoy mutiny 18571859, also commonly known as the indian mutiny. The sikhs are generally blamed for collaborating with the british in the mutiny of 1857. Dec 19, 2016 the revolt of 1857 sepoys mutiny or rebellion or first independence war of india pdf free download. Cockney rifleman joseph dando series story of the sepoy mutiny, in india. Nana sahib alias dhondu pant was refused pension, as he was the.
Feb 25, 2007 the consequences of the indian sepoy s wereithe revolt started due to the indiscriminate policies of the british government which affected the economic life of the people. The sepoy mutiny was a violent and very bloody uprising against british rule in india in 1857. The indian rebellion of 1857 was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising in india in 1857 58 against the rule of the british east india company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the british crown. Independence, revolution, religious war or a mutiny. May 29, 2015 lec 14 the revolt of 1857 with fantastic fundas modern history general studiesgeneral knowledge with fantastic fundas for upsc, csat, upsc mains, ias, ifs, ips, irs, railways, cutoms, capf.
Sepoy soldiers for a young man in india needing a decentpaying job, joining the eic army as a sepoy would have been appealing. Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. However, once employed he would soon be faced with racial and religious. The cause of the sepoy mutiny, also known as the indian rebellion of 1857, is often attributed to the incident which is believed to have sparked the uprising. The sepoy mutiny 18571859, also commonly known as the indian mutiny, indian rebellion, or, amongst an older generation of nationalist historians, the first war of independence, was an armed uprising that began in locally raised units of the east india companys bengal army the other two armies of the east india company were the madras.
However, the british east india company did govern the subcontinent. The revolt of 1857 introduction the revolt of 1857 forms one of the most important chapters in the history of the struggle of the indian people for liberation from the british rule. Indian mutiny, also called sepoy mutiny or first war of independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against british rule in india in 185759. Causes of 1857 revolt punjab and the indian revolt of 1857 download punjab and the indian revolt of 1857 or read online books in pdf. Dec 06, 2017 the indian sepoy mutiny of 1857 is also known as the great revolt, indian rebellion, the great uprising and the great rebellion of 1857. Sepoy rebellion, india, 18571858 princeton university. Historians like sir john seeley called the revolt a mere sepoy mutiny with no popular support and native leadership. Aug 08, 2017 revolt of 1857 important points sepoy mutiny started on 10th may 1857 in the cantonment of meerut. Determining the true nature of the uprising of 1857 dr.
India the mutiny and great revolt of 185759 britannica. T h e 1857 in di a n u pr i s i n g aga i n s t t h e br i t i s h e mpi r e. The indian view ron peters the following two articles, ron peters on the indian perspective of the sepoy mutiny and greg aydt on the cuban perspective of the spanishamerican war, are written by two m. The indian rebellion of 1857 the indian rebellion of 1857 began as a mutiny of sepoys of the east india companys army on 10 may 1857, in the cantonment of the town of meerut, and soon escalated into other mutinies and civilian rebellions largely in the upper gangetic plain and central india, with the major hostilities confined to. The story of the sepoy war of 1857, an attempt at a compromise between two more controversial titles, the sepoy mutiny of 1857.
Indian mutiny, also called sepoy mutiny or first war of independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against british rule in india in 1857 59. Ganda singh 8 the indian mutiny of 1857 and the sikhs part i undeserved praise the mutiny at meerut on may 10, 1857, which later became widespread and developed into a revolt in some parts of the u. Delhi mutiny papers press list a descriptive british index of the mutiny papers now held in the national archives of india, new delhi. The indian mutiny years, 185759, raised the problem of how. E mpi r e t h e 1857 in di a n u pr i s i n g aga i n s t. We discussed about political, economic, social, religious, military and immediate causes of the sepoy rebellion. You can read first gk revolt of 1857 sepoy mutiny study notes pdf q. How can we explain why so many indian people decided to fight. Some say that the revolt of 1857 was just a mutiny initiated by the indian sepoys and hence the name sepoy mutiny. Jan 15, 2019 the sepoy mutiny started from meerut and it spread countrywide like fire. Oct 17, 2011 in 1856, lord canning took office as last governor general of india under the east india company. The 1857 revolt lecture in hindi anuj garg coaching. After the initial, spontaneous, condemnation of sepoy atrocities, queen victoria, her parliament, and subjects took a more rational and constructive attitude toward the insurrection.
Begun in meerut by indian troops sepoys in the service of the british east india company, it spread to delhi, agra, kanpur, and lucknow. Pdf sepoy rebellion of 185759 reinterpreted introduction of the. The journal of military history, volume 67, number 4, october 2003, pp. The revolt of 1857 is a major incident in the history of modern india. What were the consequences of the 1857 sepoy mutiny. Sepoy mutiny and the revolt of 1857 internet archive. The east india company upgraded to the new pattern 1853 enfield rifle, which used greased paper cartridges. The focus of this project is on both the nature and consequences of the indian mutiny of 1857.
Rebellion, the indian rebellion, the indian mutiny, the revolt of 1857, the rebellion of. The sepoy rebellion 18571859 sepoys were indian soldiers hired to serve in the british east india companys armies. Mackenzie, alfred robert davis, mutiny memoirs, being personal reminiscences of the great sepoy revolt of 1857. Only the abovementioned checklist will provide a ready sense of the whole collection. Book from the archaeological survey of india central archaeological library, new delhi. Full text of the indian mutiny of 1857 and the sikhs dr. The sepoy mutiny 18571859, also commonly known as the indian mutiny, indian rebellion, or, amongst an older generation of nationalist historians, the first war of independence, was an armed uprising that began in locally raised units of the east india companys bengal army the other two armies of the east india company were the madras army and the bombay army. Delhi mutiny papers press list a descriptive british index of the mutiny papers now held in the national archives of india, new. Jun 25, 2019 the sepoy mutiny was a violent and very bloody uprising against british rule in india in 1857. Yes, it is quite strange to think of a company having its own army and it is even stranger to consider a company ruling a nation. The papers, in urdu and persian describe activities in the city and the. Revolt of 1857 important points sepoy mutiny started on 10th may 1857 in the cantonment of meerut. It is considered as the countrys first war of independence which was against the rule of the british.
The mutiny of 1857 ended east india companys rule in india and br. 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. Undoubtedly, it was the culmination of mounting indian resentment towards british economic and social policies over many decades. Prologue the electric telegraph has saved us the east india company carlo canning professional grievances go to hell dont bother me. In 1857, indian soldiers rose up against their british commanders. After lord dalhousie, lord canning came to india as a governorgeneral. Due to the richness of the subject i will be limiting the scope to. My limitless thanks first go to him because, without his careful and knowledgeable reservoir of insight about writing and knowledge. Revolt of 1857 sepoy mutiny multiple choice questions for your upcoming exams like ssc, cgl, ias railway etc. Pakistan has received as much attention as the sepoy revolt or the. Aug 09, 2018 revolt of 1857 important gk questions answers pdf. The immediate cause of the indian revolt of 1857 was a seemingly minor change in the weapons used by the british east india companys troops.
Revolt of 1857 is considered as a watershed movement in history. The indian rebellion of 1857 was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising in india in 185758 against the rule of the british east india company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the british crown. Article in the london illustrated news reporting on the mutiny in. Indian rebellion, or, amongst an older generation of nationalist historians, the first.
We have compiled important information about this revolt of sepoys in 1857 against the east indian company in pdf format. 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. Some enthusiastic patriots treat them as traitors and consider their noncooperation as the main cause of the failure of their socalled war of independence. Sepoy mutiny 18571859 the encyclopedia of war peers. The rebellion began on 10 may 1857 in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the companys army in the garrison town of meerut, 40 mi 64 km northeast of delhi now old delhi. Lec 14 the revolt of 1857 with fantastic fundas modern. The sepoy mutiny rebellion what was the indian revolt of 1857 about. What were the causes and consequences of the revolt of 1857.
The rebellion has been known by many names, including the indian mutiny, indias first war of independence, the great rebellion, the indian rebellion, the revolt of 1857, the rebellion of 1857, the uprising of 1857, the sepoy rebellion, the indian insurrection, and the sepoy mutiny. Sepoy rebellion, the great mutiny, and the revolt of 1857, however, many prefer to call it indias first war of independence. However, a keyword search in the online catalogue under sepoy rebellion will retrieve many of these titles. The sepoy mutiny was a widespread and ultimately ineffective uprising against british imperial rule in india led by members of the bengal army. The soldiers were discriminated on the basis of racism and were paid low salary. Pdf sepoy rebellion of 185759 reinterpreted introduction of the book find.