The Revolt of 1857
Unveiling the truth of 1857 Revolt. Introduction: The Indian Rebellion of 1857, often referred to as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence, marked a pivotal moment in the history of British colonial rule in India. The uprising had its roots in various socio-economic, political, and cultural factors that fueled widespread discontent among Indian soldiers, known as sepoys, and civilians. The revolt of 1857 was a prolonged period of armed uprising as well as rebellions in northern and central India against British occupation of that part of the subcontinent. Samall precursors of brewing discontent involving incidences of arson in cantonment areas began to manifest themselves in January. Later, a large-scale rebellion broke out in May and turned into what may be called full-fledged war in the affected region. In this article, we have explored the causes, impact, importance, legacy of the revolt. Background: The East India Company, a British trading company, had grad