The Vellore rebellion, the first large scale revolt by Indian soldiers against the British, took place in which year?

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The Vellore Rebellion took place in 1806 in the town of Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was the first large-scale mutiny by Indian soldiers against the British East India Company, driven by dissatisfaction over several oppressive policies, including the imposition of new uniforms that humiliated soldiers and the forced introduction of reforms considered anti-Muslim and anti-Hindu. 

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● Vellore was a major revolt in India's colonial resistance history.
● The revolt was led primarily by Indian soldiers, known as sepoys.
● It involved a significant portion of the local Indian military population who rebelled against British authority.
● The British were caught off guard, leading to swift suppression.
● The Vellore Rebellion was a significant precursor to the 1857 rebellion.
● It reflected widespread discontent in the Indian military ranks against British policies.