why was revolt of 1857 known as first war of independence
Indian Rebellion of 1857 The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising in India during 1857â€“58 against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown.[4][5] The event is known by many names, including the Sepoy Mutiny, the Indian Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, the Revolt of 1857, the Indian Insurrection, and India's First War of Independence.[a][6]