The Revolt of 1857 was started by?
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Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
Location: Agra Delhi India Kanpur Lucknow
Date: May 10, 1857 - July 8, 1859
Context: British Empire Western colonialism East India Company British raj.
The Revolt of 1857 was started by Mangal Pandey. When he was serving for the British, he once came to know that the new cartridges of the the guns were coated using the fat of cows and pigs. Which, hurt his religious beliefs. Thus, when he refused to use the new cartridges and went to complain. He was tried and hanged in March 1857. From then, other soldiers too came to know and started protesting. Thus, adding to this, the protest turned into a Revolt.