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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)
Source: WordNetThe Gurkhas remained loyal during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 and were kept on in the Indian Army thereafter. Source: Internet
Lord Canning (created earl in 1859), appointed Governor-General of India in 1856, became known as "Clemency Canning" as a term of derision for his efforts to restrain revenge against the Indians during the Indian Mutiny. Source: Internet