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Indian History
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Which major event in 1857 marked a significant turning point in British rule over India?
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The Sepoy Mutiny
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- The Sepoy Mutiny
- The Battle of Plassey
- The First Anglo-Sikh War
- The Opium War
Explanation & Context
The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, led to the end of the East India Company's rule and the beginning of direct British Crown control.
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