First War of Indian Independence - ICSE Class 10th History | 1857 Revolt | Boards Saviour OneShot

First War of Independence 1857 | Revolt of 1857 | ICSE 10th History | One Shot : Boards Saviour Series Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsthinkan... #TheFirstWarOfIndependence #revoltof1857 #icseclass10 #letsthinkanotherway #icse2025 The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence started on May 10, 1857, at Meerut. It was the first major and large-scale rebellion against the East India Company rule, although not the first revolt against the Company. Although eventually unsuccessful, it had a profound effect on the Indian people and also changed the nature of British rule over the subcontinent. Sepoy Mutiny In this edition of This Day in History, you can read about the beginning of the First War of Indian Independence or the Revolt of 1857, as many call it. This is an important part of modern Indian history for the UPSC exam. Causes of Revolt of 1857 There was brewing discontent over the Company rule in India. About 2/3rd of the country was under the East India Company’s rule and the remaining princely states, although independent in name, had lost their sovereignty to the British in some form or the other.