These sepoys were drawn mainly from the peasant population of north and northwest india. Browse and read nature and causes of the revolt of 1857 nature and causes of the. British reactions to the sepoy mutiny, 18571858 unt. The papers, in urdu and persian describe activities in the city and the court of the mughal emperor during the time of the uprising. Delhi mutiny papers press list a descriptive british index of the mutiny papers now held in the national. The sepoy mutiny 18571859, also commonly known as the indian mutiny, indian rebellion, or, amongst an older generation of nationalist historians, the first war of independence, was an armed uprising that began in locally raised units of the east india companys bengal army the other two armies of the east india company were the madras. Click download or read online button to historyoftheindianmutiny18571858 book pdf for free now. Research problem revolt of 1857 is popularly called the first war of independence or the sepoy mutiny and research problem itself clarifies that this was the first undivided and unified attack on the british sovereignty and its power. History of theindian mutiny 1857 1858 download history of theindian mutiny 1857 1858 ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. The indian view ron peters the following two articles, ron peters on the indian perspective of the sepoy mutiny and greg aydt on the cuban perspective of the spanishamerican war, are written by two m. The sepoy rebellion of 1857 was a truly significant event in the annals of british history and. Aug 08, 2017 revolt of 1857 important points sepoy mutiny started on 10th may 1857 in the cantonment of meerut. The revolt of 1857 was a major upheaval against the british rule in which. The great rebellion of 1857 or what was supposed to be a sepoy mutiny has.
How can we explain why so many indian people decided to fight. The sepoy mutiny was a violent and very bloody uprising against british rule in india in 1857. The historiography of the indian mutiny 18578 suggests that. The mutiny at meerut on may 10, 1857, which later became widespread and developed into a revolt in some parts of the u. I found this an excellent look at the beginnings and causes of the great mutiny of 1857. Book from the archaeological survey of india central archaeological library, new delhi. English and indian historians have devoted considerable research and analysis to the genesis of the sepoy mutiny of 1857 but have ignored contemporary british reaction to it, a neglect which this study. The revolt of 1857 originated with the mutiny of the sepoys. A detailed list, with full descriptions, is in the collections file under the heading. Ward makes good use of primary sources, first person accounts and has a nice turn of phrase. The activities i have designed have been built around the enquiry question, how can we explain why so many indian people decided to fight against the british in 1857 i deliberately included the how. Both the hindu historian ishawari parshad and the muslim mohammad ikram, however, believe that dissatisfaction duff to dr.
The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue for the following titles. Indian rebellion of 1857 simple english wikipedia, the free. Christian responses to the indian mutiny of 1857 studies. The indian mutiny by rudrangshu mukherjee scheduled for publication 2005 freedom fighters of indian mutiny 1857 by m. The new land revenue system ruined many peasant proprietors who lost their lands to. The indian mutiny of 1857 was a huge and bloody struggle, a devils wind of retribution and death that swept across the jungles, hills and parched plains of the indian subcontinent. Download pdf historyoftheindianmutiny18571858 free. The revolt of 1857 had farreaching political, military, social and economic results. Nana sahib alias dhondu pant was refused pension, as he was the adopted son of peshwa baji rao ii. As we have seen, the rapacious policies followed by. Indian rebellion of 1857, sepoys, british east india.
Jun 25, 2019 the sepoy mutiny was a violent and very bloody uprising against british rule in india in 1857. Bayly when eric stokes, the foremost british historian of india of his generation, died in 1981, he left behind in this work a substantial part of what would have been his definitive statement on the social origins of the indian mutiny rebellion of 1857. It began on 10 may 1857 at meerut, as a mutiny of sepoys of the british east india companys army. What were the causes of sepoy mutiny or revolt of 1857. Article in the london illustrated news reporting on the mutiny in. Christian responses to the indian mutiny of 1857 studies in. The indian rebellion of 1857 began as a mutiny of sepoys of the east india companys army on 10 may 1857, in the cantonment of the town of meerut, and soon escalated into other mutinies and civilian rebellions largely in the upper gangetic plain and central india, with the major hostilities confined to. The indian rebellion of 1857 was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising in india in 185758 against the rule of the british east india company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the british crown. One consequence of the mutiny was the establishment of direct british governance of india. The information you find can be supplemented by local research about the persons named in the documents.
The british perspective on the sepoy rebellion of 1857. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook. Great revolt of 1857 causes, nature, importance, outcome. Causes of the mutiny in the years just prior to the mutiny many factors combined to create a climate of social and political unrest in india. The indian mutiny 185758 gregory fremontbarnes download. The immediate cause of military disaffection was the deployment of the new breechloading enfield rifle, the cartridge of which was purportedly greased with pork and beef fat. British reactions to the sepoy mutiny, 18571858 showing 14 of 71 pages in this thesis. The times of india 18382001 offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. When soldiers of the bengal army mutinied in meerut on may 10, 1857, tension had been growing for some time. Causes and consequences under the administration of the marquess of dalhousie governorgeneral 184856, the last of the independent indian states, including the wealthy muslim state of oudh, were annexed by the british. India the mutiny and great revolt of 185759 britannica.
It was sir syed ahmed khan who used the word, ghadar, deceitfulness, betrayal or treachery first to describe what was to many the first war of independence of india 1857, says dr abu. The bombay times and journal of commerce 18381859, the bombay times and standard 18601861, and the times of india 1861current. Join whatsapp group the indian rebellion of 1857 was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising in india in 185758 against the rule of the british east india company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the british crown. The rebellion began on 10 may 1857 in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the companys army in the garrison town of meerut, 40 mi 64 km northeast of delhi now old delhi. Indian army establishment a return of troops in india, april 1857. On sunday of 10th may 1857, on a tarried evening, the soldiers in meerut rise in mutiny against their british officers.
The indian mutiny of 1857 was a huge and bloody struggle, a devils wind of retribution and death that swept across the jungles, hills and parched plains of. Click download or read online button to history of theindian mutiny 1857 1858 book pdf for free now. The indian mutiny download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Nana sahib alias dhondu pant was refused pension, as he was the. Sepoys in the presidency of bengal revolted against their british officers. Sepoy mutiny 1857 58, revolt that began with indian soldiers sepoys in the bengal army of the british east india company but developed into a widespread uprising against british rule in india. A secretary of state of india was appointed in england. Questionsanswers, revolt of 1857 period, leaders, commanders, combatants, place pdf. Sepoy mutiny 185758, revolt that began with indian soldiers sepoys in the bengal army of the british east india company but developed into a widespread uprising against british rule in india. This view, however, has not been accepted by the most. The indian rebellion of 1857 is also called the indian mutiny, the sepoy mutiny, north indias first war of independence or north indias first struggle for independence.
The mutiny of eighteen fifty seven economic and political. Click download or read online button to get the history of the indian mutiny of 1857 58 vol 2 book now. The sepoy mutiny 18571859, also commonly known as the indian mutiny, indian rebellion, or, amongst an older generation of nationalist historians, the first war of independence, was an armed uprising that began in locally raised units of the east india companys bengal army the other two armies of the east india company were the madras army and the bombay army. Through various political reforms, the governance of the east india company completely changed the construct of the indian society and increased tensions between the indian population and the british government, which would eventually lead to the outbreak of the indian mutiny in 1857. Indian rebellion of 1857 simple english wikipedia, the. This historic event was the first large scale uprising in its kind against british rule in india. It shook the foundations of the british empire in india and at some points it seemed as though the british rule would end for all time to come. Ward makes good use of primary sources, first person accounts and has a.
Historyoftheindianmutiny18571858 download historyoftheindianmutiny18571858 ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Indian mutiny, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion begun in 1857 against british rule in india. The vigorous application of the doctrine of lapse was responsible for participation of rani of jhansi and nana sahib economic causes. Tweedie, calcutta, june 16, 1857, duff, the indian rebellion london, 1858, p. The 1857 rebellion, which began with the mutiny of indian troops stationed near delhi, had several chief results. Adye, john sir 18191900, recollections of a military life afghan wars. It began on 10 may 1857 at meerut, as a mutiny of sepoys of the british east india company s army. The mutiny proper began at meerut on 10 may 1857 when 85 members of the 3rd bengal light cavalry, who had been jailed for refusing to use the new cartridges, were broken out of prison by their comrades. Contents causes of sepoy mutiny leaders of sepoy mutiny repression by the british what were the causes of sepoy mutiny or revolt of 1857. The indian mutiny 1857 58 gregory fremontbarnes in the mid19th century india was the jewel in the crown of the british empire and was protected by the largely native armies of the east india company.
It began when indian troops sepoys in the service of britains east india company refused to use purportedly tainted weaponry. The indian rebellion of 1857 began as a mutiny of sepoys of the east india companys army on 10 may 1857, in the cantonment of the town of meerut, and soon escalated into other mutinies and civilian rebellions largely in the upper gangetic plain. All the employees of the civil court of the district of moradabad, he complained to the nawab of rampur, are regularly being paid their salaries by you and i think this. The early morning service, at the cantoment church, saw many assembled together, some never to meet on earth again. Bayly when eric stokes, the foremost british historian of india of his generation, died in 1981, he left behind in this work a substantial part of what would have been his definitive statement on the social origins of the indian mutinyrebellion of 1857. The revolt of 1857 introduction the revolt of 1857 forms one of the most important chapters in the history of the struggle of the indian people for liberation from the british rule. The 1857 indian mutiny also known as the sepoy rebellion.
How can we explain why so many indian people decided to. This document is the authors final accepted version of the journal article. Congress rank and file to start the mass civil disobedience. Great revolt of 1857 the great revolt of 1857 also indian rebellion of 1857, the great uprising of 1857, the great rebellion, indian sepoy mutiny is regarded as indias first war of independence against the british rule. The indian rebellion of 1857 was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising in india in 1857 58 against the rule of the british east india company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the british crown. The indian rebellion of 1857 is also called the indian mutiny, the sepoy mutiny, indias first war of independence or indias first struggle for independence. Sepoy rebellion, india, 18571858 princeton university library. He was to be assisted by a 15member advisory council. Unfortunately my knowledge of the great mutiny has been lacking. Trevelyan, sidney low, and vincent smith, all attribute it to the use of greased cartridges. Causes of great indian revolt of 1857 history discussion.
The administration of india now passed from the english east india company to the british crown by the government of india act, 1858. Sepoy mutiny and the revolt of 1857 internet archive. An account of the opening of the indian mutiny at meerut, 1857. The cry delhi chalo went up like wild fire everywhere. The first part of the this paper on the indian mutiny of 1857 and the sikhs was written for the indian freedom struggle centenary 1857 1957 souvenir committee, new delhi, and was published in the tribune,ambala, on august 15, 1957. It was the most remarkable single event in the history of india after the establishment of british rule.