When Madras Army soldiers protested about the loss of extra pay
At the same time as an extra allowance was being taken away from native troops, it was given to European officers.
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At the same time as an extra allowance was being taken away from native troops, it was given to European officers.
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In December 1841, the army discontinued the allowance paid to troops stationed at a distance from their home Presidency.
By Margaret Makepeace✍️
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European officers and Indian officers and NCOs tried in vain to persuade the men to accept their pay without batta.
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They warned that refusal would be regarded as mutiny.
At Secunderabad nearly 300 privates of the 32nd Regiment of Native Infantry persisted with their protest but obeyed when told to ground their arms.
By Margaret Makepeace✍️
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At Secunderabad nearly 300 privates of the 32nd Regiment of Native Infantry persisted with their protest but obeyed when told to ground their arms.
By Margaret Makepeace✍️
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