1857–1858Reputable sourceWell documented
The Indian Rebellion and the British Raj
On the timeline · around 1857–1858 ·
What happened
In 1857 a massive rebellion erupted against the East India Company's rule in India, beginning with a mutiny of Indian soldiers at Meerut and spreading across northern and central India. After brutal fighting on both sides, Britain crushed the uprising and, in 1858, abolished Company rule — the British Crown took direct control of India, inaugurating the British Raj.
Why it matters
The Rebellion of 1857 ended the era of the East India Company and began nearly a century of direct Crown rule over India — the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire and home to most of its subjects.
Sources
- National Army Museum. Why did the Indian Rebellion happen? · Reputable source