The name of the rebellion against British rule in India in 1857 is the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. This uprising was fueled by discontent over British colonial policies, including the impact of annexations and heavy taxation, as well as cultural and religious insensitivity. Indian soldiers, or sepoys, revolted against their British officers, leading to widespread insurrection across northern and central India. Though the rebellion was eventually quelled, it marked a significant turning point in India's struggle for independence, highlighting the desire for self-governance and resulting in the dissolution of the East India Company and the reorganization of British rule in India.