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India. Sepoy Rebellion (1857). English delegation
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). Colored engraving. English delegation
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1857 Asiatic Colonialism Delegation Elephant First Forest Imperialism Independence Indias Insurrection Jungle Mutiny Rebellion Revolt Revolution Sepoy Uprising Vegetation Weapon
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This engraving depicts a pivotal moment in Indian history, the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857. The Sepoy Rebellion, also known as the Indian Mutiny, was a significant uprising against the British colonial rule in India. The sepoys, or Indian soldiers, rebelled against their British officers due to a combination of grievances, including the introduction of a new rifle cartridge rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, perceived religious insults, and discontent with the British administration. The image showcases a British delegation making their way through a dense Indian forest, surrounded by an array of animals and vegetation. The delegation, consisting of European men on horseback and an elephant, appears determined and resolute, carrying weapons and supplies for the journey. The jungle setting, teeming with exotic wildlife and lush greenery, highlights the stark contrast between the British imperial presence and the native landscape. The Sepoy Rebellion marked the beginning of the end of the East India Company's rule in India, as the British Crown assumed direct control over the Indian territories in 1858. The event is considered the first major military action for Indian independence and a turning point in the history of colonialism and imperialism in Asia. The engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between the East and the West during this period.
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