the sepoy mutiny (rebellion)

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• Sepoy Mutiny — noun discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down after several battles and sieges (notably the siege at Lucknow) • Syn: ↑Indian Mutiny • Regions: ↑India, ↑Republic of India,… …   Useful english dictionary

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• Sepoy — A sepoy (IPAEng|ˈsipɔɪ) (from Persian سپاهی Sipâhi meaning soldier ) was a native of India, a soldier allied to a European power, usually the United Kingdom. Specifically, it was the term used in the British Indian Army, and earlier in the… …   Wikipedia

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• Mutiny Memorial — The Mutiny Memorial [1] is a monument in New Delhi. Also known as Ajitgarh, it was built in memory of British soldiers killed during First War of Indian Independence (Sepoy Mutiny) in 1857. Its architecture is Gothic with an octagonal perimeter.… …   Wikipedia

• Indian Rebellion of 1857 — Sepoy Mutiny redirects here. For other uses, see Sepoy Mutiny (disambiguation). Indian Rebellion of 1857 A 1912 map of Northern India The Revolt of 1857–59 showing the centres of rebellion including the principal ones …   Wikipedia

• Mutiny — For other uses, see Mutiny (disambiguation). Mutiny is a conspiracy among members of a group of similarly situated individuals (typically members of the military; or the crew of any ship, even if they are civilians) to openly oppose, change or… …   Wikipedia

• List of Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross recipients — The Victoria Cross (VC) was awarded to 182 members of the British Armed Forces, British Indian Army and civilians under their command, during the Indian Mutiny (also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857). The VC is a military decoration awarded… …   Wikipedia

• mutiny — /myooht n ee/, n., pl. mutinies, v., mutinied, mutinying. n. 1. revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, esp. by sailors against their officers. 2. rebellion against any authority. v.i. 3. to commit the offense of mutiny; revolt against …   Universalium

• Sepoy Rebellion — a revolt of the sepoy troops in British India (1857 59), resulting in the transfer of the administration of India from the East India Company to the crown. Also called Sepoy Mutiny, Indian Mutiny. * * * …   Universalium

• Sepoy Rebellion — a revolt of the sepoy troops in British India (1857 59), resulting in the transfer of the administration of India from the East India Company to the crown. Also called Sepoy Mutiny, Indian Mutiny …   Useful english dictionary