The document summarizes the causes and events of the Revolt of 1857 in India, also known as the First War of Independence or the Sepoy Mutiny. Political, economic, social, religious, administrative and military causes led sepoys in Meerut to revolt in May 1857. The sepoys marched to Delhi and declared the Mughal ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar the emperor. Key cities like Delhi, Kanpur, and Jhansi joined the revolt led by figures like Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi. The revolt was eventually suppressed by July 1858 after the British brought superior resources and the native princes did not join. The revolt marked India's first effort for independence and led