The Vellore Mutiny predated the Indian Revolt of 1857 by about 50 years. It erupted on 10th July 1806 in Vellore, present-day Tamil Nadu, and lasted only for a day, but it was brutal and shook the British East India Company. It was the first major mutiny by the Indian sepoys in the East India Company.The revolt, which took place in the South Indian city of Vellore, lasted one full day, during which mutineers seized the Vellore Fort and killed or wounded many British troops. The mutiny was subdued by cavalry and artillery from Arcot. Based on this the Department of History organized a guest lecture on the theme of “FIRST WAR OF INDEPENDENCE IN COLONIAL TAMIL NADU”.
NGM COLLEGE : EVENTS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY : HISTORIA
Event date (Start)
June 3, 2022
Organized by
Dr. R. Muthukumaran, Dr. K. Mangayarkarasi, Mr. G. Ramanathan
Nature of Participants
teaching and non teaching staffs, students
Co-ordinator(s)
Department of History - History
Event date (End)
03/06/2022 4:00 pm
No of Participants
52
Venue
Dr. Abdul Kalam Arangam
Name of the Resource Person
Dr. L. Selvamuthu Kumarasami (Principal of Government Arts College, Valparai.)
This guest lecture provided valuable facts to the students about the first war of independence during the rule of colonial in Tamil Nadu. More than 50 students participated and benefited from the programme.
