The rebellion, which broke out through an accumulation of military, religious, and political discontents, spread to various regions of the country. British forces succeeded in suppressing the rebellion. Following this event, the rule of the East India Company came to an end and India passed directly under the administration of the British Crown; this marked a fundamental change in colonial governance.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Indian Rebellion of 1857?
- In India in 1857, the Sepoy Rebellion, which began among the native soldiers in the service of the British East India Company, turned into a broad uprising.
- When did Indian Rebellion of 1857 happen?
- 1857 CE