1857 Mutiny Has Been Marked As First War Of Indian Independence Essay The 1857 mutiny is often regarded as the first war of Indian independence, a pivotal moment in our struggle against British colonial rule. One figure whose life story continues to inspire me is Rani Lakshmi Bai, a remarkable leader during the 1857 revolt, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or India's First War of Independence. The mutiny began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut when sepoys of the Bengal presidency rebelled against British officers. This uprising eventually led to the downfall of the British East India Company in India, paving the way for direct British rule through representatives of the British government as the Governor-General. The primary cause of this rebellion was the introduction of the Enfield rifle, which required soldiers to bite off the cartridge before loading it into the gun. Sepoys believed that these cartridges were greased with either pig fat or cow fat, which was offensive to both Hindus a