Question

Why is the First War of Indian Independence also referred to as the Sepoy Mutiny?

• A. The Mutiny started with the Sepoys.
• B. The Sepoys were the only ones who took part in the Mutiny.
• C. The Mutiny was mainly led by the Sepoys.
• D. The Sepoys benefitted the most from the Mutiny.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The Mutiny was mainly led by the Sepoys.

The First War of Indian Independence also referred to as the Sepoy Mutiny and the largest part of the blame for the mutiny has been assigned to the soldiers or the Sepoys. This is because, by all accounts, the mutiny started with the Sepoys and was largely driven by them.