Indian Mutiny
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Indian Mutiny
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(Historical Terms) a revolt of Indian troops (1857–59) that led to the transfer of the administration of India from the East India Company to the British Crown
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Noun | 1. | Indian Mutiny - discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down after several battles and sieges (notably the siege at Lucknow) Bharat, India, Republic of India - a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 |
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