Description
The First Indian War of Independence 1857–1859 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is a collection of articles originally written for the New York Daily Tribune. It presents the 1857 Indian uprising not as a mere “mutiny” but as a national revolt against British colonial rule. Marx and Engels highlight the exploitation and brutal repression by the British Empire, portraying the rebellion as the first major struggle for Indian independence. The book reflects their anti-imperialist stance and supports the Indian cause for freedom.