The Indian Mutiny, which took place between 1857 and 1859, was a major rebellion against British rule in India. The conflict began with a mutiny of sepoys, or Indian soldiers, in the Bengal Army, and quickly spread throughout much of northern and central India.
The British ultimately crushed the rebellion, but the conflict resulted in widespread death and destruction. The British government imposed harsh punishments on those who had participated in the mutiny, and many Indians were executed or imprisoned. The conflict also led to a lasting legacy of distrust between the British and Indians.