indian mutiny

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indian mutiny - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  Indian Mutiny
      n 1: discontent with British administration in India led to
           numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down
           after several battles and sieges (notably the siege at
           Lucknow) [syn: Indian Mutiny, Sepoy Mutiny]