The Sepoy Mutiny, part 1: Why did it happen?

<p>Today’s episode is a brief introduction to why the Indian Mutiny (aka 1st War of independence) of 1857 happened. Why did thousands of previously loyal Indian Sepoys turn against their officers?</p> <p>Here are my key sources for this video: If you purchase via the amazon links I receive a small percentage of the cost.</p> <p>From Sepoy to Subedhar - Sita Ram - free on this link - <a href='https://archive.org/details/dli.pahar.0743'>https://archive.org/details/dli.pahar.0743 </a></p> <p>Mutiny - Saul David - purchase via this link - <a href='https://amzn.to/40XjF6O'>https://amzn.to/40XjF6O </a></p> <p>True to their Salt - Ravindra Rathee - amazon link - <a href='https://amzn.to/42SAtgO'>https://amzn.to/42SAtgO </a></p> <p>Our bones are scattered - Andrew Ward - Amazon link - <a href='https://amzn.to/3zuUYCV'>https://amzn.to/3zuUYCV </a></p> <p>If you are also interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: <a href='http://www.redcoathistory.com'>www.redcoathistory.com </a></p> <p>If you are very generous, you can also buy me a coffee and help support the channel via</p> <p><a href='https://ko-fi.com/redcoathistory'>https://ko-fi.com/redcoathistory</a></p> <p> </p>