Spark That Lit the Fire
This controversial cartridge issue angered Indian soldiers and became the immediate cause of the Revolt.
Enfield rifle cartridges
This queen of Jhansi became a symbol of bravery during the Revolt.
Rani Lakshmibai
This city witnessed the beginning of the Revolt on 10 May 1857.
Meerut
True or false: The Revolt spread uniformly across India.
False
This Act transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
Government of India Act, 1858
This policy allowed the British to annex states where rulers died without a natural heir.
Doctrine of Lapse
I was the last Mughal emperor. Though old and powerless, I became the symbolic leader of the Revolt and was later exiled to Rangoon.
Bahadur Shah Zafar
After Meerut, the rebels marched to this city.
Delhi
Which modern means of communication helped the British suppress the Revolt quickly?
Railways and Telegraph
Who became the first Viceroy of India after 1858?
Lord Canning
Which Governor-General introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
Lord Dalhousie
This leader organized resistance in Kanpur.
Nana Sahib
Which city was defended by Rani Lakshmibai?
Jhansi
Name one Indian ruler who supported the British during the Revolt.
Nizam of Hyderabad/ Scindia/ Gwalior
Which Queen issued the Proclamation of 1858?
Name the kingdom annexed by the British in 1856 on grounds of misgovernment, causing resentment among soldiers and nobles.
Awadh
Name the loyal commander and advisor of Nana Sahib who fought against the British.
Tantia Tope
"The Begum's Battlefield" refers to this city, which became one of the strongest centres of the Revolt.
Lucknow
Which region remained largely unaffected by the Revolt—Punjab or Awadh?
Punjab
Name one major change introduced in the army after the Revolt.
Increase in the number of European soldiers and reduction in the proportion of Indian soldiers.
State two military grievances of the sepoys before 1857.
low salaries, discrimination in promotion, withdrawal of foreign allowances, and the General Service Enlistment Act
Match the leader with the place: Begum Hazrat Mahal
Lucknow
Arrange these centres in the order in which they joined the Revolt: Delhi, Meerut, Kanpur, Lucknow.
Meerut → Delhi → Kanpur → Lucknow.
Give any two reasons for the failure of the Revolt.
Lack of unity, absence of common leadership, limited geographical spread, superior British resources, support from some Indian rulers.
Why is the Revolt of 1857 regarded as the First War of Independence?
represented a united attempt by Indians to overthrow British rule and inspired later nationalist movements.