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  1. Revolt of 1857

    Impact of Revolt of 1857. The revolt of 1857 shook the foundation of the British East India Company and disclosed their inefficiency in handling the Indian administration. The major impact was the introduction of the Government of India Act, 1858 which abolished the rule of the British East India Company and marked the beginning of the British ...

  2. Essay on Revolt Of 1857

    100 Words Essay on Revolt Of 1857 Introduction. The Revolt of 1857, often called the First War of Indian Independence, was a significant event in Indian history. It was a massive rebellion against the British East India Company. The revolt started on May 10, 1857, in Meerut, and soon spread to other parts of the country.

  3. Indian Rebellion of 1857

    The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major 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. The rebellion began on 10 May 1857 in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the company's army in the garrison town of Meerut, 40 mi (64 km) northeast of Delhi.It then erupted into other mutinies and ...

  4. Revolt of 1857

    Conclusion. The revolt of 1857 was an unprecedented event in the history of British rule in India. It united, though in a limited way, many sections of Indian society for a common cause.Though the revolt failed to achieve the desired goal, it sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism. Books written on the Revolt of 1857.

  5. Sepoy Mutiny: Indian Revolt of 1857

    The Sepoy Mutiny was a violent and very bloody uprising against British rule in India in 1857. It is also known by other names: the Indian Mutiny, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, or the Indian Revolt of 1857. In Britain and in the West, it was almost always portrayed as a series of unreasonable and bloodthirsty uprisings spurred by falsehoods ...

  6. The Revolt of 1857

    The Revolt of 1857, often referred to as the First War of Indian Independence, stands as a pivotal chapter in the history of India's struggle for freedom from British colonial rule. ... In this essay, we will delve into the causes, events, and consequences of the Revolt of 1857, exploring the multifaceted nature of this historic uprising and ...

  7. Indian Mutiny

    Summarize This Article Indian Mutiny, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857-59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow.In India it is also called the First War of Independence and other similar names. Background. To regard the rebellion merely as a sepoy mutiny is ...

  8. READ: 1857 Indian Uprising (article)

    A political cartoon from the British magazine Punch from 1857 showing the British perspective of the 1857 uprising with "Britannia"—representing Great Britain—killing the natives, justice as revenge! Public domain. Some Indian nationalists say this was an organized revolution to gain independence from British rule.

  9. Revolt of 1857

    The Revolt of 1857, also known as the "First War of Independence," was the first significant attempt by Indians to end British imperialism. It started on 10 May 1857, first in the form of sepoy mutiny and later as a concerted effort by Indian rulers under the de jure supervision of the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar.

  10. The Year of Blood : Essays on the Revolt of 1857

    He is the author and editor of a number of books that include Spectre of Violence: The Massacres in Kanpur in 1857, Delhi, 2007 (1998), New Delhi: The Making of a Capital (co-authored) Delhi, 2009, The Penguin Gandhi Reader (edited), Delhi, 1993, Awadh in Revolt, 1857-58: A Study of Popular Resistance (Delhi, 1984; repr.

  11. The Year of Blood

    Rudrangshu Mukherjee places the 'soldier-peasant' at the forefront of the Revolt. Violence has rarely been described with so much realism and subtlety. The imaginative use of primary source materials adds clarity to accounts such as the massacre in Satichaura Ghat and the trial of Mangal Pandey. The layers of complexity that defined the ...

  12. Quick Notes on Revolt of 1857: Immediate Factor

    Immediate Causes of Revolt of 1857. The immediate factor was the introduction of the 'Enfield' rifle. It was said that the cartridge of this rifle was wrapped in the fat of cow and pig. The cartridge had to be bitten off before loading it into the gun. Thus the Hindu and Muslim soldiers were reluctant to use the 'Enfield' rifle.

  13. Revolt of 1857 UPSC Notes: Causes & Effects of the Revolt

    The Revolt of 1857 is also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It was a major uprising in India in 1857-58 against the rule of the British East India Company. The rebellion began on 10 May 1857 in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the Company's army in the garrison town of Meerut. It then erupted into other mutinies and civilian rebellions ...

  14. (PDF) Contested histories of 1857 and the (re ...

    The myriad perspectives on the 1857 revolt have had a far-reaching impact on the origin and transformation of India as a nation-state. ... 'On the Rebellion of 1857' in 1857: Essays from EPW ...

  15. Revolt of 1857 Notes (Free PDF)

    The revolt started on the 10th of May 1857, by sepoys in Meerut. The revolt lasted for a year but was unsuccessful. Furthermore, India needed certain peaceful changes and this revolution brought her that. A major highlight of this revolt was that it abolished the East India Company's rule in India.

  16. (PDF) NATURE OF THE REVOLT OF 1857

    The Rebellion of 1857 (also known as the Indian Mutiny) was a watershed event in the history of British India. It was by far the largest, most widespread, and dangerous threat to British rule in India in the nineteenth century. One of its most obvious repercussions was the elimination of the ruling East India Company and the transfer of control ...

  17. Essays on Revolt of 1857

    Imperial Rule and The Sepoy Mutiny on The Indian Revolt. Introduction In the year 1857 in India, one of the most extraordinary indigenous uprisings against European empire occurred (Mantena, 2010). Over 130 000 native soldiers, known as the Sepoys of the Bengal Army, rebelled against their British commanders and consequently created a shift in ...

  18. The Revolt of 1857, Its Reasons and Consequences

    The revolt of 1857 was fundamentally in excess of an irrelevant aftereffect of sepoy discontent. It was in fact a consequence of the character and methodologies of common rule, of the amassed objections of the all-inclusive community against the Company's association and their disdain for the remote daily schedule.

  19. 30 June 1857: The Indian Mutiny

    30 June 1857: The Indian Mutiny. The mutinies erupted in 1857 over British disregard of tradition and religion in India. This piece examines the reasons behind the fury.

  20. The Causes of the Indian Revolt

    Other articles where The Causes of the Indian Revolt is discussed: Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan: …important was his pamphlet, "The Causes of the Indian Revolt." During the Indian Mutiny of 1857 he had taken the side of the British, but in this booklet he ably and fearlessly laid bare the weaknesses and errors of the British administration that had led to dissatisfaction and a countrywide…

  21. Insights Ias

    To write about the causes and impact created by the revolt of 1857. Directive word: Discuss - This is an all-encompassing directive - you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction:

  22. Revolt of 1857 in India : Nature and Results

    The 1857 revolt though failed and crushed by the superior military force of the British was a significant event of far-reaching consequences in the history of British rule in India. It marks the end of an era of mercantile capitalism and early colonial rule and the beginning of direct imperial hegemony of the British crown.

  23. The Revolt of 1857

    The revolt of 1857 was an attempt by Indians to abolish the British East India Company. It lasted for one year but was unsuccessful and brought about many changes to the Indian society. ... On our website, students and learners can find detailed writing guides, free essay samples, fresh topic ideas, formatting rules, citation tips, and ...

  24. Indian Muslims in the 1857 Rebellion

    The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a significant uprising against British colonial rule in India from 1857 to 1858. It was directed against the authority of the British East India Company, which acted as a self-governing autonomous entity on behalf of the British Crown. Indian Muslim soldiers, known as sepoys, were instrumental in igniting the ...

  25. Free Essay on the Revolt of 1857 in India

    Nature and Character of the Revolt:. There is a lot of controversy among the scholars regarding the Character of the Revolt of 1857. Some historians described it as a well planned national Struggle and First War of Indian Independence, the others described it a religious War against Christians, a racial struggle between black and white for supremacy, a Hindu-Muslim conspiracy to over throw the ...