Sepoy Mutiny by Krystal

17th Century - Establishment of Trade

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The British East India company was established to trade with India.

19th Century - Expansion of Control

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The British East India company expanded its power and influence, exposing harsh rules among their people and high taxes on the Indian population.

May 1857 - Beginning of the Sepoy Mutiny

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The Sepoy Mutiny began as sepoys revolted against the use of new Enfield rifles, believing the cartridges were greased with cow and pig fat, which offended their religious beliefs.

Mid 1857 - Widespread Rebellion and Uprisings

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the mutiny quickly spread across India, with rebellions occurring in Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow, as Indian civilians joined the sepoys against British rule.

1858 - End of the Rebellion

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The rebellion was crushed, but the British had to accept that they could no longer rule India as they had before.