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Also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Independence, it was a major uprising against British rule in India that took place from 1857 to 1858.
The Indian Mutiny was triggered by various factors including the use of greased cartridges, religious tensions, economic grievances, and resentment towards British rule.
The Indian Mutiny witnessed significant events such as the rebellion in Meerut, the siege of Delhi, the massacre at Cawnpore, the relief of Lucknow, and the final suppression of the rebellion.
Prominent leaders of the Indian Mutiny included Rani Lakshmibai, Bahadur Shah II, Nana Sahib, and Tantia Tope. Sepoys, civilians, and various Indian princely states also participated in the rebellion.
The British responded to the mutiny with force, deploying troops and implementing brutal measures to suppress the rebellion. They eventually regained control over most of India.
The Indian Mutiny led to significant changes in British policies towards India, including the end of the East India Company's rule and the transfer of power to the British Crown.