Indian Rebellion of 1857 (27 déc. 1856 – 1 nov 1858)
Description:
The British East Indian Company conquered India from the weakened Mughal Empire. Indian nationalist launched a massive country-wide rebellion against British control, high taxes, and starvation due to British policies. The British squashed the rebellion, but control switched from the company to the British queen.It is also called the Sepoy Mutiny.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
27 déc. 1856
1 nov 1858
~ 1 years and 10 months