The Indian Uprising was caused by an cultural and religious issue over gunpowder cartiges. The cartiges used by the Bengal army were required to be opened with ones' teeth, but were believed to be purposely greased with cow or pig fat. The consumption of such animal products was as insult to both Hindu and Muslim religions--cows were considered holy to the Hindus and pigs were considered unclean to the Muslims. The Half-Caste by Dinah Mulock Craik was originally published in 1851 Chambers's Paper for the People (vol. 12, no. 94) and brought to light many biased inequalities that could have been resolved. The "Introduction" by Melissa Edmundson references this revolution because the ideas of disrespect and inequal treatment this work that brings light can be seen influencing the revolt. A new edition was published in the same year of 1857, which I base my analysis on. 

Craik, Dinah Mulock, and Melissa Edmundson. “Introduction.” The Half-Caste, edited by Melissa Edmundson, Broadview Editions, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, 2016, pp. 9–37.