Critically Evaluating the Historiographical Debate on the 1857 Uprising: Sepoy Mutiny, Civil Rebellion, or First War of Independence? Introduction The 1857 uprising, a pivotal moment in Indian colonial history, has generated intense historiographical debate over its nature, causes, and character. At its core lies the question of how the revolt should be interpreted: was it … Continue reading Critically evaluate the historiographical debate surrounding the 1857 uprising: To what extent should it be characterized as a sepoy mutiny, a civil rebellion, or India’s First War of Independence? Examine the ideological, regional, and class dimensions that inform different interpretations.