单词 | Indian Mutiny |
释义 | Indian MutinyA revolt of Indians against British rule, 1857-8. Also called Sepoy Mutiny. Discontent with British administration resulted in widespread mutinies in British garrison towns, with accompanying massacres of white soldiers and inhabitants. After a series of sieges (most notably that of Lucknow) and battles, the revolt was put down; it was followed by the institution of direct rule by the British Crown in place of the East India Company administration |
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