NOUN | act | Sepoy Mutiny, Indian Mutiny | discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858 |
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Meaning | 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). | |
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Synonym | Indian Mutiny | |
Instance of | rebellion, insurrection, revolt, rising, uprising | organized opposition to authority |
Region | India, Republic of India, Bharat | A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia |
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