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India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). Conspiracy
India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). India revolution that erupted as a reaction against British colonial policy. In 1857 the sepoys revolted and deprived of all authority to the East India Company (1858). Sepoy conspiracy. Colored engraving
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This colored engraving depicts a pivotal moment in Indian history: the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857. The Sepoy Rebellion, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence, was a significant uprising against the British colonial rule in India. The sepoys, or native soldiers in the employ of the East India Company, were the primary instigators of this revolution. The conspiracy that ignited the rebellion was rooted in deep-seated grievances against British colonial policy. The sepoys were outraged by the introduction of a new type of rifle cartridge, which they believed had been greased with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim sensitivities. This perceived insult to their religious beliefs was the final straw for the sepoys, who had long endured harsh treatment and discrimination at the hands of their British overlords. The engraving shows a group of conspirators huddled together, their faces obscured by the shadows, as they plot their next move. The sepoy in the foreground clutches a weapon, his expression determined and resolute. The sepoy rebellion spread rapidly, engulfing large parts of northern India, and ultimately led to the deprivation of all authority to the East India Company in 1858. The event marked a turning point in the history of India, as the British Crown assumed direct control of the Indian territories, ushering in a new era of colonial rule. This evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between India and the British Empire, and the profound impact of colonialism on the Indian subcontinent.
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