When did the first War of Indian Independence (Sepoy Mutiny) start?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1857.
The First War of Indian Independence, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the Indian Rebellion of 1857, began on May 10, 1857, in the town of Meerut. Indian soldiers (sepoys) in the British East India Company's army revolted against British rule, sparked by grievances over pay, lack of respect for Indian traditions, and the introduction of new rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat. The rebellion spread across northern and central India but was eventually suppressed by 1858.