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Sepoy Rebellion from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
The Sepoy Rebellion was the most significant challenge faced by the British East India Company in its history of conquest and domination in India. The rebellion erupted in 1857 and quickly spread across North India, involving not only Indian soldiers but also various Indian civilians who were disenchanted with British rule. The immediate trigger for the rebellion was the introduction of new cartridges for the Enfield rifle, rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, which offended the religious sensibilities of both Hindu and Muslim sepoys. This led to a widespread mutiny among the sepoys, who refused to use the cartridges and turned against their British officers. The rebellion quickly escalated into a full-blown uprising against British rule, with sepoys seizing control of key cities and territories across North India. The rebels proclaimed the restoration of the Mughal Empire under Bahadur Shah II, who was declared the emperor of India. The rebellion was marked by brutal violence on both sides, with atrocities committed by both the rebels and the British forces. The British responded with equal brutality, inflicting harsh reprisals on the rebels and any civilians suspected of sup...
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