India Sepoy Rebellion- Part 1
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- In the 19th Century, Britain was at the peak of its powers. It had many colonies all over the world. One of their main colonies was India, which they ruled and gained control over indirectly through the East India Company, as they exploited trade for resources and became a governing body.
- You are now entering India,Under the Control of the East India Company,Ruled by her Majesty Queen Victoria Under God.
- The East India company wanted to extract many resources from Indian lands, such as tea, opium and silk, and this often led to the British soldiers mistreating and harming the native people of India. Strict policies and famine also led to many deaths, approximately 30 million, when the East India company ruled over India. Indian Natives called sepoys were soldiers that worked under the East India company to help exploit trade.
- Quiet!!!
- Have mercy please!
- Around 1857, tensions started growing between Indians and the British, especially sepoys as they acted on behalf of the British against their will. In May 1857, there was a rebellion formed by the sepoys in Northern and Central India, when they stood up to the British, also known as the Sepoy rebellion. It lasted until November 1858.
- Charge!!!
- Huh?
- No mercy!!!
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