History glossary
Indian Rebellion of 1857
a major uprising against East India Company rule in India that led to direct British Crown rule.
- Category
- Uprising
- Region
- India
- Date range
- 1857-1858
What it means
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against East India Company rule involving soldiers, rulers, peasants, and urban groups with varied grievances. Its suppression led to Crown rule in 1858.
