India's first Independence movement happened 161 years ago
The Sepoy Mutiny was started 161 years ago on May 10, 1857, after sepoy Mangal Pandey was hanged to death. Angry soldiers shot at British officers and marched to Delhi, declaring Mughal ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar as their Emperor. While the revolt was unsuccessful, it led to the end of East India Company's rule and establishment of Crown rule. 