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William Forbes-Mitchell’s memoirs of this conflict describe how a female sniper hidden in a tree killed six men, an action still celebrated by the Pasi community. 24 Victoria Crosses were awarded for an action in this conflict in which soldiers breached a villa’s walled garden to relieve a besieged residency. A woman known for dressing in a sowar uniform joined this conflict after being targeted by the Doctrine of Lapse. During this conflict, (20[1])the (*) Rani (10[1])of Jhansi defended her princely state. (10[1])This conflict began after the hanging of Mangal Pandey and included the siege of Lucknow. (10[1])The rebels in this conflict refused to bite Enfield rifle cartridges greased with pork and cow fat. For 10 points, name this 1857 revolt against the British East India Company. ■END■

ANSWER: Sepoy Revolt [or Sepoy Mutiny; or Sepoy Insurrection; or Indian Mutiny; accept Indian Rebellion of 1857 or Revolt of 1857 until “1857” is read; prompt on Great Rebellion; prompt on First War of Independence]
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