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प्रश्न
Answer in 100-150 Words
Discuss the Extent to Which Religious Beliefs Shaped the Events of 1857.
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उत्तर
People during the company rule felt that their religious sentiments are systemically hurt by the government. For them it was an attack on their religious freedom, and an insult. The religious causes for the Revolt are as follows:
1.Immediate cause: The soldiers were given cartridge greased with cow and pig fat. This angered Moslems and Hindus alike.
2.Reforms by Company: The Company introduced many religious and social reformers. Many Indians began to believe that it was an attempt on the part the government to deviate them from their own religion. Important of such reforms were prevention of sati system, widow remarriage, etc.
3.Activities of Christian Missionaries: During company rule involved in spread of education. But local people looked upon them with suspicion. Thus, the people plunged in rebellion against the foreign rule.
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Answer in 100-150 Words
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Where did the Mutiny begin?
What do you understand by the term ‘Firangi’?
Which of the following was not one of the rumours and prophecies during the 19 century?
Which of the following was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857?
Arrange the following events in chronological order:
- Introduction of Summary Revenue Settlement
- Subsidiary Alliance introduced in Awadh
- Rani Jhansi killed in the battle
- Delhi captured by the British June
Choose the correct option.
Who was forced to lead the revolt?
Who led the revolt at Kanpur?
Which of these was the reason for Nana Saheb’s joining the revolt of 1857?
Consider the following statements:
- Rumours played a great role in the revolt of 1857 A.D.
- Peshwa Baji Rao II adopted Nana Saheb as his son.
- The British had no answer to the action of the rebels during the months of May and June in 1857 A.D.
- Awadh was a major centre of revolt in 1857 A.D.
Indicate which of the following is not correct.
On the same outline map of India, a place related to the centres of the Revolt of 1857 is marked as A. Identify it and write its name on the line drawn near them.
The tradition of Sati was abolished in the year:
Who was the prominent leader in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?
Who was the prominent leader in Jagdishpur, Bihar during the Revolt of 1857?
The religious causes for the Revolt are as follows:
- Immediate cause
- Reforms by Company
- Activities of Christian Missionaries
Which of the above are true?
At which place mutiny broke out on 10th May, 1857?
The Sepoys of Revolt 1857, arrived Delhi on ______.
Shah Mal become the leaders of Revolt 1857 of Pargana Baraut in ______.
Match the following.
| List I | List II |
| A. Kanpur | i. Shah Mal |
| B. Pargana Barout | ii. Nana Sahib |
| C. Singhbhum | iii. Maulvi Ahmadullah |
| D. Faizabad | iv. Gonoo |
Which among the following is correctly matched?
| List I CENTRE | List II LEADER |
| A. Delhi | Nana Saheb |
| B. Kanpur | Kunwar Singh |
| C. Arrah | Bahadur Shah |
| D. Lucknow | Birjis Qadr |
How did rumours play an important part in the Revolt of 1857? Explain with examples.
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
'British, did not have an easy time in putting down the Revolt of 1857.' Explain the statement with examples.
Who among the following led the Flag of the Revolt 1857 against the British in Bihar?
