Sepoy Rebellion
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Sepoy Rebellion:
see Indian MutinyIndian Mutiny,1857–58, revolt that began with Indian soldiers in the Bengal army of the British East India Company but developed into a widespread uprising against British rule in India. It is also known as the Sepoy Rebellion, sepoys being the native soldiers.
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