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Abstract
The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the First War of Indian Independence, represents a pivotal moment in Indian history that fundamentally altered the trajectory of British colonial rule and sparked the emergence of Indian nationalism. This research examines the multifaceted causes of the rebellion, its course across different regions of India, and its profound long-term consequences for both Indian society and British imperial policy. Through analysis of primary sources, contemporary accounts, and modern historiographical debates, this paper argues that while the immediate military objectives of the rebellion failed, it served as a crucial catalyst in transforming sporadic resistance into organized nationalist movements that would eventually lead to Indian independence. The study explores how religious, economic, political, and social grievances coalesced into a widespread uprising that, despite its suppression, irreversibly changed the nature of colonial governance and laid the foundation for future independence movements.
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Keywords: Sepoy Mutiny, Indian Rebellion 1857, British colonialism, Indian nationalism, East India Company, colonial resistance, military uprising, Indian independence movement
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"The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857: Catalyst for Indian Nationalism and Colonial Transformation", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.b315-b319, July-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2507145.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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