Question

Would you call the revolt of 1857 a rebellion or a mutiny? What is the difference between the two?

Answer 1

the revolt of 1857 is universally known as a mutiny.
the difference between a revolt and mutiny is that in a mutiny a small amount of people revolt against authourity.
whereas in a revolt a large amount of people rebel against authority, and it keeps growing till it is stopped by force.