ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SEPOY
From Portuguese sipaio, from Urdu sipāhī, from Persian: horseman, from sipāh army.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEPOY»
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sepoy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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Naukar, Rajput, and
Sepoy: The Ethnohistory of the Military ...
This book firmly roots the history of the British Indian sepoy in India'a medieval past.
2
A History of the
Sepoy War in India: 1857 - 1858. In 3 vols
“The Sepoy," wrote the man who had studied the character and probed the
feelings of the Native more deeply and philosophically perhaps than any of his
contemporaries—“the Sepoy is not the man of consequence he was. He dislikes
...
3
Retribution: The Story of the
Sepoy Mutiny
Before it ended, thousands of British troops and hundreds of thousands of Indians lay dead. "William Henry Fitchett brings this incredible chapter in British military history alive as only he can in this amazingly readable volume."
4
Sepoy Generals: Wellington to Roberts
This study of nine British generals who served in India and helped form the British Raj was published in 1901.
5
The
Sepoy Mutiny, 1857: An Annotated Checklist of English ...
The first annotated checklist on English language Mutiny literature in nearly 40 years. An essential guide for writers, collectors, and dealers.
An insider's inquiry, this book offers readers a collective analysis of the sociopolitical settings of the British Empire and also tracks the story of the formation of the Indian Army.
It's 1857 in India, and Alex Sheridan, commanding a scratch cavalry force of civilian volunteers, unemployed officers and loyal Indian soldiers, knows these words are not meant for English ears.
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The
Sepoy Revolt: its causes and its consequences
We have not space to dwell upon the interior economy of the Sepoy ranks in
Bengal, but crowds of instances might be cited in proof of the laxity of military rule
which prevailed amongst them; and, to show the little account that was made
latterly ...
9
Islam and the Army in Colonial India:
Sepoy Religion in the ...
A 2009 study of the cultural world of the Muslim soldiers of colonial India in the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
10
The
Sepoy Revolt: A Critical Narrative - Primary Source Edition
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEPOY»
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sepoy is used in the context of the following news items.
Sepoy Mutiny
This refers to the letters (July 13 and July 14) on the Sepoy Mutiny. For those of us who learnt 'histories', both the 1857 and 1806 Vellore uprisings are neither ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Homage paid to martyrs of Sepoy Revolution
Thanks to repeated representations from the Rotary Club of Vellore South, the Tamil Nadu Government built a memorial in the form of a pillar to commemorate ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Knife inside Odisha secretariat: sepoy suspended
A sepoy has been suspended by the Commissionerate Police for allowing the ... we have suspended a sepoy for his laxity in allowing the youth in without an ... «Odisha Sun Times, Jul 15»
Jail sepoy dies during physical training in Sabarmati
AHMEDABAD: A 24-year-old sepoy, undergoing training at Jail Staff Training College near Sabarmati Central Prison, died during physical training on Friday ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
Missile Man inspired by Army Sepoy's brilliant painting
Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam was impressed by an oil painting of his done by Renjith C, a Sepoy with the Indian Army. During his recent visit to ... «Oneindia, Jun 15»
Manipur ambush: Sepoy Manjit Singh's body cremated
Mortal remains of sepoy Manjit Singh, who was killed in an ambush in Manipur, were consigned to flames today with full military and state honours at his native ... «Business Standard, Jun 15»
Married recently, slain soldier was coming home
Her husband, Sepoy Vijay Kumar, was to come home on leave and the couple, who got married in February, had been making plans. But on Thursday, Sonali's ... «The Indian Express, Jun 15»
Sepoy's Salute: Big Brum's new play set to tour local schools
Castle Vale-based Big Brum Theatre in Education Company are about embark on a two-month summer tour of their new play, Sepoy's Salute, set during World ... «Tyburn Mail, Jun 15»
Targeted killing: Levies sepoy shot dead on busy road
According to the Kechi Baig Police Station, Sepoy Khadim Hussain was on his way to work on his motorcycle when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on him ... «The Express Tribune, May 15»
Assam Rifles sepoy shot dead by unknown miscreants
A sepoy of Assam Rifles was shot dead by unknown armed miscreants in Nagaland's capital today, police sources said. Initial reports stated the victim was in ... «Business Standard, Apr 15»
