Who was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II?
Nana Saheb.
Enfield Rifle.
The revolt of Lucknow was lead by?
Hazrat Mahal. (THE QUEEN OF THE DEPSOED AND EXILED NAWAB OF AWADH)
Who lead the revolt in Delhi?
Bahadur Shah Zafar
Satara, Nagpur and Jhansi
Where did the rumour start about the greased cartridges?
DUMDUM cantonment in Calcutta
Name any one spcial and religious cause/measure taken by the British which enraged the people.
*WIDOW REMARRIAGE ACT
*INTRODUCTION OF WOMEN'S EDUCATION
*RACIAL DISCRMINATION
INTRODUCTION OF RAILWAYS AND POSTS
Bahadur Shah Zafar's successor would not be allowed to stay on the historic Red Fort. He would have to move to a place near Qutb Minar on the outskirts of Delhi.
What happened to the nawab's army when Awadh was annexed?
After the annexation of Awadh, the nawab's army was disbanded. The soldiers lost their means of livelihood and their bitterness against the british increased.
State any two military causes leading to the revolt.
* There was grave discrimination between the Indian sepoy and the British counterpart. A capable and dedicated sepoy could not rise above the post of subedar.
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Why was Mangal Pandey hung to death? What happened to the 85 soldiers who too refused to use the rifles?
Because he refused to use the cartridge and attacked his senior officers.
The soldiers were sentenced to 10 years in prison.
They were publicly stripped off their uniforms and were put into fetters and were thrown into jail.
Nana Saheb captured _____ and recovered his territory. Who was his brilliant commander who continued the struggle?
Kanpur.
Tantya Tope.
Discuss the role played by Rani Laxmibai and Nana Saheb in the uprising. What made their leadership signifiacnt?
Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi and Nana Saheb were important leaders in the 1857 rebellion against British rule in India. Rani Laxmibai was brave and skilled in battle, inspiring many people with her courage and leadership. Nana Saheb helped by gathering soldiers and citizens in Kanpur to fight the British, acting as a strong leader to grow the rebellion beyond just a soldier’s mutiny. Together, they became symbols of resistance and helped start the early steps to India's freedom.
Do you think the Revolt of 1857 was more than a sepoy mutiny? GIVE REASON FOR YOUR ANSWER :)
The Revolt of 1857 was indeed more than a sepoy mutiny, as it began with Indian soldiers rebelling against British military but quickly escalated into a widespread uprising involving peasants, landlords, dispossessed princes, and religious leaders across northern and central India. It was more of the first step towards India's freedom.
Do you think the timing was right for the people of India to revolt against the powerful British government in 1857?
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