August 27, 2004

Just what exactly was the Sepoy Mutiny?Politics

Since we started the blog, several folks have asked me about the Sepoy Mutiny - the historical event our blog title derives from. The ever-excellent Wikipedia provides the most concise overview I've ever seen - Indian Mutiny - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

The Indian Mutiny (also known as the Sepoy Mutiny) as known to the British or The First War Of Indian Independence as known to the Indians was a period of uprising in northern and central India against British rule in 1857-1858. It is also known as the Sepoy Rebellion, the Great Mutiny, and the Revolt of 1857. It is widely acknowledged to be the first-ever united rebellion against colonial rule in India.

I'm personally not terribly hung up on colonial / post-colonial politics but I do think the name has a cool sound to it & the history is an interesting read...

vinod on August 27, 2004 10:26 AM in Politics · T·r·a·c·k·b·a·c·k address · Direct link · Email post