The Sepoy Rebellion, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was ultimately won by the British. The rebellion began in May 1857 when Indian soldiers (sepoys) in the British East India Company’s army rose up against their British officers. The uprising spread rapidly across northern and central India, with various Indian princes, soldiers, and civilians joining the cause.
However, the British managed to suppress the rebellion by mid-1858. They employed a combination of military force, strategic alliances with loyal Indian rulers, and harsh reprisals against rebels. The British government also took direct control of India from the East India Company, marking the beginning of the British Raj.
In summary, the British won the Sepoy Rebellion, leading to significant changes in the administration and governance of India.