Question

The Vellore rebellion, the first large scale revolt by Indian soldiers against the British, took place in which year?
1. 1812
2. 1800
3. 1806
4. 1813

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1806

The correct answer is 1806.

• The Vellore rebellion, the first large scale revolt by Indian soldiers against the British, took place in the year 1806.

• Vellore Rebellion:
  • It was the first large-scale and violent mutiny by Indian sepoys against the East India Company.
  • The reason for the mutiny was the British highhandedness and forceful conversion of Indian soldiers.
  • The other reason being that the sepoy dress code was changed, under which Hindu soldiers were not allowed to wear any kind of religious marks on their foreheads and it was made mandatory for Muslims to shave their beards and trim their moustaches. 
  • The mutiny took place at the Vellore Fort and killed and wounded around 200 British soldiers.