noun
discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down after several battles and sieges (notably the siege at Lucknow)
• Syn: ↑Sepoy Mutiny
• Regions: ↑India, ↑Republic of India, ↑Bharat
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑rebellion, ↑insurrection, ↑revolt, ↑rising, ↑uprising
Useful english dictionary. 2012.