Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877

Chapter 16

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_The Mutiny, 1857 and 1858._

Causes. Peculiarity of our Position. The Native Army. Grievances alleged. Dissatisfaction outside the Army. Threatenings of the Storm. The Cartridges. Outbreak and Progress of the Mutiny. Berhampore and Barrackpore. Meerut. 174