The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence, was a significant event in Indian history that marked the beginning of the end of British rule in India. The rebellion was a widespread uprising against British colonial rule that began in May 1857 and lasted until June 1858. The rebellion was triggered by various factors, including the introduction of new laws and policies by the British, the annexation of Indian states, and the use of Indian soldiers by the British in foreign wars.