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=E. Conclusion (100-150 words) Tips]= In conclusion it is clear that the Indian mutiny was one of the first fights for independence within the realms of the British Empire, and highlighted many of the flaws within the British rule, such as not taking enough consideration regarding religious views and practices within the company. After India gained its independence several other colonies within the empire like the Ionian Islands and Jamaica in 1864 through to New South Wales in 1901. Overall the events that took place within India during and leading up to 1857 with the benefit of hindsight could be seen as a presaging of events to come. The social aspects such as land reforms and military factors were by far the biggest cause of the mutiny, as they drove the people to breaking point.