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Sepoy. India
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. Colored engraving
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This colored engraving depicts a Sepoy soldier, a native Indian soldier in the service of the British East India Company during the mid-19th century. The year is 1857, and this image serves as a poignant reminder of the Sepoy Rebellion, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence. The Sepoy Rebellion was a significant turning point in the history of India, as it marked the beginning of the end of British colonial rule. The sepoys, who had long felt disenfranchised by the British, rebelled against their masters due to a number of grievances, including the introduction of a new rifle cartridge rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers. The rebellion quickly spread, and the sepoys, along with local civilians, rose up against the British, seizing control of various cities and forts. The rebellion was ultimately put down by British forces, but it marked the first major challenge to British rule in India and led to significant changes in colonial policy. This image of a Sepoy soldier, dressed in his uniform and holding a weapon, stands as a symbol of the courage and determination of the Indian people in their fight for independence. The Sepoy Rebellion was a pivotal moment in the history of India and the world, and this engraving offers a fascinating glimpse into that turbulent time.
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