Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A major uprising against British rule in India, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, which demonstrated Indian resistance to colonial domination and influenced British imperial policy.
AP course connection
Topic 7.6: 7.6 New Imperialism: Motivations and Methods