History Today: When Indian sepoys led the first revolt against British Raj in 1857

May 10, 1857, is an important day in Indian history as the First War of Independence against the British broke out on this day. The first uprising occurred in Meerut and quickly spread to nearby cities like Lucknow, Kanpur and Jhansi, with people from all walks of life joining the movement. On this day in 1994, anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela scripted history as the first man of colour to become the president of South Africa

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