This Type of Bullet Caused an Entire Uprising!

The Sepoy Uprising, which took place in India in 1857 - 58, is seen as one of the most shocking insurrections to take place against a colonial power during the 19th century. Although the uprising was ultimately unsuccessful, it fundamentally changed the nature of British rule in the subcontinent and is sometimes known, in India, as the First War of Independence.

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Sources:

Dalrymple, W. 2020. ANARCHY: the relentless rise of the east india company. [S.l.]: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING.

David, S. 2003. The Indian Mutiny 1857. London: Penguin.

Jerosch, R., & Turner, J. A. .2007. The Rani of Jhansi: Rebel against will : a biography of the legendary Indian freedom fighter in the mutiny of 1857-1858. Delhi: Aakar.

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[Simplehistory]

The phrase to "bite the bullet" is said to have evolved from the British expression "to bite the cartridge" referring to the reloading method of the new Pattern 1853 Enfield rifled musket during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.

[EnLaMatrix]

**Shoots himself point blank and doesn't die, gets arrested and is sentenced to death**
Robespierre: First time?

[Discosnke]

"Tries to kill himself, failed, arrested, sentenced to death" poor guy.

[michaeljssnsklt]

I immediately get a flashback to my Age of Empires III: Asian Dynasties Indian Campaign

[murphyrutledge]

Me: “So who were the good guys?”
History: “No.”

[awildfilingcabinet]

When the 2 main religions have just 2 simple things that are holy, and you manage to offend both in one fell swoop

[forcefuse]

“Tried to kill himself, failed, arrested, and sentenced to death.” task failed successfully

[noone-zldi]

You missed one the most important points that led to the revolt of 1857, the "doctrine of lapse"

[manindescript]

Imagine Amazon having the ability to wage war.

[YceyNarrates]

“Gurkhas and Sikhs remained loyal”
Close call, British Empire O_O

[panzerfaust]

"Many people were killed and thrown down a well"
Many Sikh felt that. And their loyalty has now doubled

[asneakylawngnome]

The animation style is giving me Adventure Quest flashbacks.

[SAM]

I am an Indian, the sepoy mutiny was in our history book in high school, didn't know its significance back then. Great narration, literally got chills down my spine as i was watching this especially because i am from Bengal.

[tansult]

In Vietnam, we also learn about this Uprising in history class. Didn't know it would be mentioned in this channel at all! Great job guys!

[kaank]

When you manage to offend two religions that are completely the opposite of each other...

[krealyesitisbeta]

Sepoys: “You Insult our religious customs in our face after recently taking over India and expect us NOT to revolt!? THINK EAST INDIA COMPANY! THINK!”

[cannonball]

Indian 1: "What does your cartridge taste like?"
Indian 2: "Tastes like chicken."

[mrcarrot]

Damn. That Ancient Roman absolutely DESTROYED that popcorn and hot dog.

[justvincent]

The most intense Simple History Episode of 2020 so far.

[yuri_art_]

Age of Empires 3 - The Asian Dynasties, the Indian campaign.