A mighty popular revolt broke out in northern and central India, exactly a hundred years after the battle of plassey within one hundred years, a mere trading company emerged as a mighty political force. The outbreak of 1857 was in reality a product of the accumulated grievances of the people against the company's administration popular discontent had been gaining strength among the different sections of Indian society. It was this discontent which burst forth into a mighty popular movement, peasants, artisans, soldiers fought bravely against the foreign government and their sacrifice constitute a brilliant chapter in the pages of Indian history. Mangal Pandey hoisted the flag of rebellion on 29th March, 1857.
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