Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
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Date
February 18, 1946
Type
National
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Mumbai,
Maharashtra,
India
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Political & Governance
Military & Conflict
Event Details
On February 18, 1946, a mutiny started on the ship HMIS Talwar in Bombay harbor and quickly spread throughout the Royal Indian Navy.
Cause: Sailors revolted against poor conditions and racial discrimination. The mutiny found support among the Indian public.
Legacy: Although short-lived, it convinced the British that they could no longer rely on the Indian armed forces to maintain their colonial rule, accelerating the transfer of power.