Revolt of 1857
First large-scale uprising against East India Company rule.
1Key facts
- Began on 10 May 1857 at Meerut.
- Bahadur Shah Zafar was proclaimed Emperor of India at Delhi.
- Governor-General at the time: Lord Canning.
2Leaders in UP
- Lucknow – Begum Hazrat Mahal
- Kanpur – Nana Saheb (with Tantia Tope)
- Jhansi – Rani Lakshmibai
3Outcome
- Government of India Act 1858 transferred power from the Company to the British Crown.