The 1806 Sepoy Uniformity of Dress and Appearance Controversy
May 12, 2026 ·
New turban (round hat) introduced · Muslims ordered to shave beards and trim moustaches · Hindus prohibited from wearing forehead marks · Sepoys perc…
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Raja Rao Rambha & Noor-ul-Oomra
May 12, 2026 ·
Prominent noblemen · Allies of Raja Mahipat Ram · Opponents of Mir Alam · Secret correspondence with Scindea and Holkar · Exploited the 1806 sepoy un…
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The Revolt of Raja Mahipat Ram - February 11 - 22, 1808
May 10, 2026 ·
Peshkar to Raymond · Initially pro-British · Turned by rivalry with Mir Alam · Dismissed December 4, 1806 · Battle of Shahpur (February 11-22, 1808) …
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Hyderabad Bolarum Cantonment Mutiny - September 21, 1855
May 09, 2026 ·
21 September 1855: The Nizam's cavalry attacked their British commander Colin Mackenzie, after he banned Muharram on a Sunday · 150-200 mutineers…
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Turrebaz Khan Hyderabad Residency Attack - July 17, 1857
May 09, 2026 ·
Begum Bazar · Aurangabad Cantonment · Moulvi Ala-ud-din · Siege of the Residency · Kala Pani sentence · Escape · Betrayed · Public hanging at Sultan …
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