| INDIA’S STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM |
| INTRODUCTION |
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The First War of Independence (1857-58) was the first general widespread uprising against the rule of the British East India Company. The Doctrine of Lapse, issue of cartridge -eased with animal fat to Indian soldiers, introduction of British system of education and a number of social reforms had infuriated a wry wide section of the Indian people, who rose in revolt at a number of place all over India. The East India Company was brought under the direct rule of the British Crown as a result of this uprising. Of the very large number of freedom fighters, who led the struggle, four are being commemorated through the present series, which is a part of the larger series on India's Struggle for Freedom. |
| This list was prepared by Dr. Jinadatha |