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7th Hussars, charging a body of the Mutineer's Cavalry, illustrating event-indian-rebellion-1857

Following the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859), the 7th (The Queen's Own) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars) were sent from Britain to the subcontinent, arriving at Madras in November 1857. After moving up country they joined the force under Sir James Outram at the Alumbagh near Lucknow in February 1858. The following month they took part in the Henry Martens. CC BY 2.5.

Historical event

Indian Rebellion

1857–1858

Northern and central India

A military uprising widened into varied rebellions against East India Company rule and was suppressed with extreme violence.

Overview

A military uprising widened into varied rebellions against East India Company rule and was suppressed with extreme violence. Its causes, participants and consequences connect this record to the wider Indian History guide, where the event is placed in chronology rather than treated as an isolated date.

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