Sepoys attack Meerut jail, 1857. An illustration depicts a gang of mutinous sepoys storming Meerut jail to liberate their comrades: 85 Muslim and Hindu soldiers who had been imprisoned for refusing, on religious grounds, to handle musket carriages greased with animal fat. This was one of a series of events that sparked the Indian Mutiny and Rebellion (1857-58). Meerut, North West Province (Uttar Pradesh), India, 1857., Uttar Pradesh, India, Southern Asia, Asia.
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Sepoys attack Meerut jail, 1857. An illustration depicts a gang of mutinous sepoys storming Meerut jail to liberate their comrades: 85 Muslim and Hindu soldiers who had been imprisoned for refusing, on religious grounds, to handle musket carriages greased with animal fat. This was one of a series of events that sparked the Indian Mutiny and Rebellion (1857-58). Meerut, North West Province (Uttar Pradesh), India, 1857., Uttar Pradesh, India, Southern Asia, Asia.

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Arme Epée Vue de dos Animal Cheval Prison Combat Bagarre Equitation Faire du cheval Guerres et conflits Révolte des cipayes (1857-1858) Guerres et conflits Emeutes et révoltes Transport et communication Tracté par des animaux Armée et Forces Armées Armes de guerre Gouvernance et Loi Prisons et châtiments Race et Uttar Pradesh Inde Asie du sud

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