Indian Rebellion of 1857

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the year of outbreak?1857
2. What is the immediate trigger?Introduction of greased Enfield rifle cartridges, perceived as religiously offensive
3. What started the Great Indian Uprising of 1857?The new Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle had greased cartridges that many Indian soldiers thought were made with animal fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim troops. This led to a mutiny in Meerut on May 10, 1857.
4. Who were some of the leaders of the uprising?Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Nana Sahib, and the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar were key leaders who inspired many people to fight.

Doctrine of Lapse: A British policy that allowed the annexation of Indian states without a natural heir.
British Raj: The period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947.
Nationalism: An ideology and movement promoting the interests of a particular nation, especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining the nation's sovereignty.
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