The year 1837 symbolizes a turning point in the history of modem India because in that eventful year an upsurge, invariably referred to as the ‘Mutiny’ in most contemporary accounts, took on the dimensions of a rebellion as the princes and people of India, following the lead given by the sepoys, challenged a well-established administrative set-up. Ova the years, the nature and scope of this great struggle has been the subject of controversy with historians in India and overseas. Owing to the pliable nature of history no
conclusive evidence has so far been reached. However, it goes without saying that this Revolt occupies a unique place in the annals of Indian freedom struggle.