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Vellore fort Sepoy mutiny-10 July 1806, first rebellion against the British details
Vellore Fort Sepoy mutiny-10 July 1806-rebellion the first against the British East India Company
The Vellore Mutiny 10 July 1806 was the first instance of a large-scale and violent mutiny by frustrated Indian sepoys against the autocratic British East India Company, predating the India Rebellion of 1857 half a century ago.
The revolt (took place in the South India city of Vellore) was brief, lasting the only full day, but left 200 British armies killed or wounded before they were subdued by reinforcements from Arcot town.
The mutiny was subdued by cavalry and artillery from Arcot. Summary executions of about 100 mutineers took place during the suppression of the outbreak, followed by the formal court-martial of smaller numbers.
The garrison of the Vellore Fort, Tamil Nadu in July 1806 was made of four companies of British infantry from HM 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot and three battalions of Madras infantry.
