Bahadur Shah II proclaimed himself Emperor of all India, allegedly with reservations, and the murder of women and children in Kanpur provoked heavy British repression.
One of the most significant consequences of this event was the abolishment of the British East India Company and the passing of the Government of India Act, establishing direct crown control of British colonies further east of India. Bahadur Shah II proclaimed himself Emperor of all India, allegedly with reservations, and the murder of women and children in Kanpur provoked heavy British repression. It began in the town of Meerut and was sparked off by rumors that the newly issued Pattern 1853 Enfield rifles came with cartridges greased with fat from cows and pigs, angering both Hindus and Muslims. FTP, name this 1857 revolt known in India as the First War of Independence.
One of the most significant consequences of this event was the abolishment of the British East India Company and the passing of the Government of India Act, establishing direct crown control of British colonies further east of India.
{Sepoy} Mutiny or {Sepoy} Rebellion [accept reasonable alternatives]