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The First War of Independence was the result of growing Indian distrust of the British in 1857. Britain referred to the war as the Sepoy Mutiny.

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In 1857 a growing Indian distrust of the British led to what?

The Indian sepoys began to distrust the British because of several events. They were trying to convert Hindus and Muslims to Christianity. The British were altering the length and terms of service in the army. The pension for soldiers was eliminated. The British began using tallow soaked ammunition cartridges.


When was British Indian Army created?

British Indian Army was created in 1857.


why was the sepoy mutiny called of many names and what were they ?

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


What was the revolt by Indian soldiers against the British in 1857 called?

the Indian Mutiny


What was the Sepoy mutiny of 1850?

Sepoy Mutany of 1857 was the Indian rebelion from the british


Why did the revolt of 1857 start?

the revolt of 1857 was started by Indian soldiers at Meerut on 10 may,1857.the causes of the revolt were a) All sections of India were unhappy with the British rule. b) The Indian rulers who lost their territories were ready to fight. c) The dissatisfaction against the British finally got expression in the great revolt of 1857.


Who was famous Indian lady who fought against British in 1857?

Rani Lakshmi Bai


What was the name of the Indian Queen who led a revolt against the British in 1857?

Rani Laxmi Bai


Who was the ruler of meerut in 1857?

In 1857, Meerut was under British control as part of British India. The local ruler, or the chief authority before the uprising, was a British officer, Lieutenant Colonel George M. Anson, who commanded the 60th Native Infantry. The rebellion, known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, began in Meerut when Indian soldiers (sepoys) revolted against British rule, marking a significant turning point in India's struggle for independence.


What was the main reason behind the revolt of 1857?

because of the growing of indigo and cotton. And the British was selling it for a high price and the Indians were forced to buy the things which were coming from the britain. So the Indian leaders formed a congress and this let for the REVOLT OF 1857.


Did the british east India company lose its position as ruler of India after 1857?

Yes, the British East India Company lost its position as the ruler of India after the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Following the uprising, the British government dissolved the Company in 1874 and took direct control of India, establishing the British Raj. This marked the beginning of a new era of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent.


What are the reason for the revolt of 1857?

The revolt in 1857 was also known as the Sepoy Mutiny in India. It was caused because of the growing displeasure of the Indian soldiers working for the British East India Company. What sparked the revolt was that the British East India company gave the soldiers cartridges greased with cow and pig fat, which is against Hindu and Muslim religious ideology. This caused a revolt from the Sepoys, which caused the British Empire to take India from the BEI company.