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The revolt against the British in 1857, known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence, was driven by a combination of factors, including resentment over British economic exploitation, cultural insensitivity, and the introduction of the Enfield rifle, which was rumored to be greased with animal fat offensive to both Hindu and Muslim soldiers. Additionally, widespread discontent over land policies, social reforms, and the erosion of traditional power structures fueled the uprising. The revolt aimed to restore sovereignty and address grievances against British rule, ultimately seeking to reclaim Indian autonomy.
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What was the revolt by Indian soldiers against the British in 1857 called?
the Indian Mutiny
Why did the revolt of 1857 start?
the revolt of 1857 was started by Indian soldiers at Meerut on 10 may,1857.the causes of the revolt were a) All sections of India were unhappy with the British rule. b) The Indian rulers who lost their territories were ready to fight. c) The dissatisfaction against the British finally got expression in the great revolt of 1857.
What was the name of the Indian Queen who led a revolt against the British in 1857?
Rani Laxmi Bai
What part did mangal pandey play in revolt of 1857?
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy who fired the shot that started the 1857 revolt for Indian freedom. His actions showed that the British could be revolted against.
What are the reason for the revolt of 1857?
The revolt in 1857 was also known as the Sepoy Mutiny in India. It was caused because of the growing displeasure of the Indian soldiers working for the British East India Company. What sparked the revolt was that the British East India company gave the soldiers cartridges greased with cow and pig fat, which is against Hindu and Muslim religious ideology. This caused a revolt from the Sepoys, which caused the British Empire to take India from the BEI company.
What was the revolt by Indian soldiers against the British in 1857 called?
the Indian Mutiny
Why did the revolt of 1857 start?
the revolt of 1857 was started by Indian soldiers at Meerut on 10 may,1857.the causes of the revolt were a) All sections of India were unhappy with the British rule. b) The Indian rulers who lost their territories were ready to fight. c) The dissatisfaction against the British finally got expression in the great revolt of 1857.
What was the name of the Indian Queen who led a revolt against the British in 1857?
Rani Laxmi Bai
why was the sepoy mutiny called of many names and what were they ?
The Sepoy Mutiny was a violent and very bloody uprising against British rule in India in 1857. It is also known by other names: the Indian Mutiny, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, or the Indian Revolt of 1857
What event was caused by the British authorities' disrespect its Hindu and Muslim soldiers?
It resulted into revolt against the British rule in India in 1857.
What part did mangal pandey play in revolt of 1857?
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy who fired the shot that started the 1857 revolt for Indian freedom. His actions showed that the British could be revolted against.
Which british person admitted the revolt of 1857 as a national revolt?
disraeli
Was the revolt of 1857 succesfull against the british rule?
Initially it was successfull because of the surprise element involved with the attack, but in the end, it was an Unsuccessful revolt against British Rule. One thing 1857 did was induce revolutionary thoughts in the minds of the people which served as the seed for independence 90 years later
The Sepoy Mutiny is also known as the?
1857 First War of Independence. It was revolt of 1857 against British. India united as one and fought for the nation's liberation.
Which British person admitted that the revolt of 1857 as a national revolt?
benjamin disraeli
What are the reason for the revolt of 1857?
The revolt in 1857 was also known as the Sepoy Mutiny in India. It was caused because of the growing displeasure of the Indian soldiers working for the British East India Company. What sparked the revolt was that the British East India company gave the soldiers cartridges greased with cow and pig fat, which is against Hindu and Muslim religious ideology. This caused a revolt from the Sepoys, which caused the British Empire to take India from the BEI company.
Who described the revolt of 1857 as the first war of independence?
British conquests and rapid expansion of their dominion in India marked the revolt of 1857 as the first war of independence.
