Indian Mutiny.
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Indian Mutiny — (1857–1858) A serious attempt by rebellious Indian elements in the army of the British East India Company, supported in some areas by civilians, intended to expel the British from the subcontinent. There were a number of underlying causes, but … Encyclopedia of the Age of Imperialism, 1800–1914
Indian Mutiny — Indian Mu|ti|ny, the violent action taken by Indian soldiers in 1857 against their British officers, which led to an attempt by the people of north and central India to take back power from the British. The mutiny failed, and the British… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Indian Mutiny Medal — Infobox Military Award name= Indian Mutiny Medal caption= Obverse (top left) and reverse (top right) of the medal. Ribbon: 32mm, white with two red stripes. awarded by= United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland type= Campaign medal eligibility … Wikipedia
Indian Mutiny — a serious revolt (1857–8) by the Indian army against British rule in India. It began in the north of India and in some places developed into a general protest. When it was defeated by the British, India was placed under the direct control of the… … Universalium
Indian Mutiny — /ɪndiən ˈmjutəni/ (say indeeuhn myoohtuhnee) noun a revolt of indigenous Indian regiments in British India, 1857–59, resulting in the transfer of the administration of India from the East India Company to the Crown. Also, Sepoy Mutiny, Sepoy… …
Indian Mutiny — noun discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down after several battles and sieges (notably the siege at Lucknow) • Syn: ↑Sepoy Mutiny • Regions: ↑India, ↑Republic of India,… … Useful english dictionary
INDIAN MUTINY — a wide spread rebellion on the part chiefly of the Sepoys against British authority in 1857, and which was suppressed by a strong force under Sir Colin Campbell in 1858 … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Indian Mutiny. — See Sepoy Rebellion … Useful english dictionary
List of Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross recipients — The Victoria Cross (VC) was awarded to 182 members of the British Armed Forces, British Indian Army and civilians under their command, during the Indian Mutiny (also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857). The VC is a military decoration awarded… … Wikipedia
(the) Indian Mutiny — the Indian Mutiny [the Indian Mutiny] a serious ↑revolt (1857–8) by the Indian army against British rule in India. It began in the north of India and in some places developed into a general protest. When it was defeated by the British, India was… … Useful english dictionary
