History of Asia

Revolt of 1857

Today in this article we will tell you Revolt of 1857 going to tell about. Which is as follows-

The revolt of 1857 started from Meerut on 10 May 1857. The then reason for the rebellion was the use of fattened (cow and pig fat) cartridges in the new Enfield rifle. Earlier in Barrackpore (West Bengal), Sepoy Mangal Pandey of 34th Native opened fire on his Sergeant Major Lieutenant Bagh on 28 March 1857 AD.

Social and Religious Reform Movement

After the Revolt of 1857, the British Government ended the Company's rule in India and took it over by the Government of India Act, 1858.