Sepoy Mutiny

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A major armed uprising in India (1857-1858): The Sepoy Mutiny was a widespread but ultimately unsuccessful rebellion against the rule of the British East India Company. It began with mutinies by Indian soldiers (sepoys) in the Company's army and expanded into broader civilian rebellions in certain regions. The revolt marked a critical turning point, leading to the dissolution of the East India Company and the beginning of direct British Crown rule over India.
Usage
  • The term is used as a specific historical event name, often capitalized.
  • It is a key subject in the study of British colonial history and Indian history.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • Historiographical debate: The term "Sepoy Mutiny" itself is a subject of historical debate. Some scholars prefer terms like "The Indian Rebellion of 1857" or "The First War of Indian Independence," arguing that "mutiny" implies a limited military revolt rather than a wider political and popular uprising.
    • While traditionally called the Sepoy Mutiny, modern scholarship often re-evaluates it as a broader rebellion.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Indian Rebellion of 1857: A more neutral, descriptive term for the same event.
  • The First War of Indian Independence: A term emphasizing the event's nationalist significance, commonly used in Indian historiography.
  • Sepoy: (Noun) An Indian soldier serving under British or other European orders.
Synonyms
  • The Uprising of 1857
  • The Indian Revolt of 1857
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • "The spark that ignited the mutiny": A phrase used to describe the specific incident (often the cartridge controversy) that triggered the wider rebellion.
    • The rumor about the rifle cartridges was the spark that ignited the mutiny.
Noun
  1. discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down after several battles and sieges (notably the siege at Lucknow)

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