Popularly known as the first Indian war of Independence, the Rebellion of 1857
was a significant moment in the political history of modern India. Despite the
broad consensus of opinion about the national character of the movement, yet
this uprising still remains mired in controversies. Through extensive references
to first hand accounts and other historical documents, the essays in this volume
while bringing together varied scholarship, analyse the nature, causes, its
impact on the national literature of India as well as the interest it generated
abroad.