Indian Mutiny Flashcards
What was the main policy issue in India in 1857
Westernisation
Was there someone to clearly blame?
Both sides were equal in brutality however it is seen that it was the East India Company who harassed the Indians.
What did some Indians call the Mutiny?
The first war of independence
What sparked the rebelion?
Sepoys refused to use the British guns as they were rumoured to contain cow and pig grease
Where did the rebelion start?
Meerut
Where did the sepoys take control?
Many northern cities
What were the major battles?
Cawnpore, Delhi and lucknow
What massacre caused the deaths of 200 British woman and children?
Cawnpore
How many troops were sent to India?
70,000
What was the British response?
Swift and brutal revenge
When did the mutiny end?
July 8th 1858
Which groups remained loyal to Britain?
Gurkhas, Shiks and Pathan regiments remained loyal
Which groups remained loyal to Britain?
Gurkhas, Shiks and Pathan regiments remained loyal
What were the effects of westernisation?
New land lord system raised rent
Cheap British goods everywhere
Traders got less money for their spices
Political grievances
Resented territorial expanses
Many systems were now in a British style
Economic grievances
English was the language by law
Indian grew resentment to the empire even when they made up 90% of its army which could cause major issues
What happened to those who refused to use the rifle?
Long prison sentences
