[COMPLETE] - THE REVOLT OF 1857 - TIMELINE

This timeline outlines the major events, causes, and developments that shaped the Revolt of 1857, the first large-scale uprising against British rule in India. It highlights how decades of political annexation, economic exploitation, social interference, and military grievances culminated in a widespread confrontation that began at Meerut and quickly spread across north and central India. The diagram traces the outbreak, leadership, key battles, and eventual suppression of the revolt, while showing how this turning point led to fundamental changes in British policies and the governance of India.