The 1916 Rising, also known as the Easter Rising, was an armed insurrection that took place in Dublin, Ireland, from April 24 to April 29, 1916. It was led by a group of Irish republicans who sought to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic. The rising began on Easter Monday and involved the occupation of key buildings in the city. The rebellion was met with strong resistance from British forces, resulting in significant casualties. Although the uprising was suppressed within a week, it had a lasting impact on Irish nationalism and ultimately contributed to the Irish War of Independence and the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.