2. The Victorian Era The long reign of Queen Victoria saw the rise of Britain to the zenith of its power as the ‘ workshop of the world’, undisputed ruler of the seas, and proud possessor of an empire embracing one quarter of the world, with roots in every continent
25. Missionaries imported to India Sepoys were anxious, afraid of their arrival in India Allowance cut and cartridges greased with cow and pig fat Sepoys killed British officials during their practice of the new rifles The mutiny spread all the country with atrocities. ended with India Act 1858 INDIAN MUTINY