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What Indian soldiers were called?
Indian soldiers were also called "Sepoys".
What is the term for Indian soldiers underthe british?
"Sepoys". England however never had to 'force' Indians to become professional soldiers and there was no conscription in colonial times. The Indian army provided room and board, a salary and chances of advancement to many Indians, and there was no lack of takers. The Sikhs and Ghurkas stood out as the most martial Indian peoples serving in the British-Indian army and they were renowned for their fighting spirit.
What were the causes of resentment among sepoys?
The Indian sepoys were looked upon as inferior beings and treated with contempt by their British officers. They were paid much less than the British soldiers. All avenues of the promotion were closed to them as all the higher army posts were reserved for the British.
What did the british do to the sepoys?
The British subjected the sepoys, or Indian soldiers in the British East India Company's army, to various forms of exploitation and disrespect, including cultural insensitivity and harsh treatment. Tensions escalated due to practices like the introduction of the Enfield rifle, which required soldiers to bite off cartridge ends rumored to be greased with animal fat, violating religious beliefs. This led to widespread discontent, culminating in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, where sepoys revolted against British authority. The rebellion was ultimately suppressed, leading to significant changes in British governance in India.
What was the military cause of the revolt of 1857?
MILITARY CAUSES Indian soldiers formed seven-eighth of the total British troops in India. As they were an integral part of the Indian society, they too suffered the consequences of the oppressive British rule. Besides, they had other grievances. The Indian sepoys were looked upon as inferior beings and treated with contempt by their British officers. They were paid much less than the British soldiers. All avenues of the promotion were closed to them as all the higher army posts were reserved for the British. There were other specific and more immediate causes for the discontent among the sepoys. The annexation of Awadh inflamed their strong feelings against foreign rule. They were also influenced by the general fear that their religion was in danger. The order that forbade the sepoys from wearing caste and sectarian marks hurt their sentiments deeply. So also the Act of 1816 which required the new recruits to travel overseas, if needed. The Hindu sepoys resented this as according to the popular Hindu belief, travel across the sea led to a loss of caste. Another cause of sepoy discontent was the withdrawal of the Foreign Service allowance ('batta'), which the sepoys were getting for fighting outside the country.
Who were the Indian soldiers who served in the British Indian army and rebelled in 1857?
The native Indian soldiers recruited by the East India Company were called "sepoys" (or the cavalry equivalent "sowar"). The rebellion by these soldiers was called the "Sepoy Mutiny" or "Indian Mutiny" of May, 1857. The 200,000 sepoys outnumbered British soldiers by five to one. After two sepoys were hanged for disobedience and more than 80 imprisoned, a general revolt by the sepoys and the populace broke out against British officers and citizens. The war was mainly fought in north central India, south of the cities of Meerut and Delhi. During 1857 and 1858, various Indian and Asian soldiers fought either with or against the British. The British ultimately prevailed, though the conflict and later reprisals killed hundreds of thousands among the native populace. The rebellion marked the beginning of a united India, and is officially referred to as the "First War of Independence".
In India were sepoys?
Indian troops recruited to serve in the British Army.
What Indian soldiers were called?
Indian soldiers were also called "Sepoys".
Who were the sepoys and the what was the result of their 1857 revolution in India?
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Who were Sepoys in India?
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When in India what were sepoys?
Indian soldiers serving in European armies
What group fought against the British control in India?
Sepoys
What is the term for Indian soldiers underthe british?
"Sepoys". England however never had to 'force' Indians to become professional soldiers and there was no conscription in colonial times. The Indian army provided room and board, a salary and chances of advancement to many Indians, and there was no lack of takers. The Sikhs and Ghurkas stood out as the most martial Indian peoples serving in the British-Indian army and they were renowned for their fighting spirit.
Who were the sepoys and what was the result of their 1857 revolution in India?
Sepoys were Indian soldiers The result of their revolution was the disbanding of the East India Company and it also led to the British to reorganize the army, the financial system, and the administration of India.
What were the causes of resentment among sepoys?
The Indian sepoys were looked upon as inferior beings and treated with contempt by their British officers. They were paid much less than the British soldiers. All avenues of the promotion were closed to them as all the higher army posts were reserved for the British.
Causes of the sepoy mutiny?
Introduction of enfield rifles,low salary given to Indian sepoys,more no, of Indian sepoys,defeat of british in afghan war,death of Mangal Pandey,refuse of apporx.85 sepoys to touch gresed cartiridge etc.
Who fought wars for the British masters in Singapore?
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