The Indian Mutiny 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe British Empire and the fall of colonialismA2/A-levelAQA Created by: JackDo77Created on: 12-01-18 11:19 When did the Indian Mutiny begin? 10th May 1857 1 of 8 What provoked the revolt? pig fat was used in the cartridges of the new Enfield rifles. 2 of 8 What happened after the revolt was put down? British East India company removed from power and the crown took over. 3 of 8 What act was put in place after the mutiny and what was its purpose? Government of India Act 1858. Stated that Indian civilians would be treated similarly to British subjects. 4 of 8 How many Europeans on average died a day? 10 5 of 8 How many men, women and children died at the siege of Lucknow? 2,000 6 of 8 What military ratio was created post mutiny? 2:1 Indians to British 7 of 8 What two groups of Indians were favoured by the British? Sikhs, and Gurkhas 8 of 8
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