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What was the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

It was a large uprising in 1857–58 when many Indians fought against British rule in northern and central India.

Who were sepoys in 1857?

Sepoys were Indian soldiers who served in the East India Company’s army.

What change to rifle cartridges helped trigger the rebellion?

Sepoys had to bite new Enfield rifle cartridges that were said to be greased with cow and pig fat, which broke Hindu and Muslim religious rules.

Name two long-term causes of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Many Indians disliked high land taxes and the British takeover of Indian kingdoms such as Oudh (Awadh).

How did fears about religion and culture help cause the rebellion?

Some Indians believed the British wanted to destroy their religions and customs and force them to become Christians.

What happened at Meerut in May 1857?

Sepoys who refused the cartridges were jailed, other sepoys rebelled, freed them, killed some British officers, and then marched to Delhi.

Why was Delhi important in the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

Rebels captured Delhi and made the old Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II, a symbol of their rule.

Name one place where there was very heavy fighting later in the rebellion.

There was very heavy fighting at places such as Lucknow and Cawnpore (Kanpur).

What happened to the East India Company after the rebellion?

In 1858 the British government ended the Company’s rule and the British Crown took direct control of India.

How did the British change the Indian army after 1857?

They kept more British soldiers, reduced Indian artillery units, and divided Indian troops by region and religion to stop them uniting.

How did the rebellion affect Indian attitudes towards British rule?

It increased anger and mistrust and helped the later growth of Indian nationalism.

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