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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why did the Rani of Jhansi become a staunch enemy of the British?
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उत्तर
Dalhousie annexed the states of Satara, Nagpur, and Jhansi by applying the Doctrine of Lapse. The annexation transformed the courageous Rani of Jhansi into a staunch enemy of the British.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:
Explain any three political causes of the Revolt of 1857.
Who were the first to revolt against the British?
Name two famous Indian leaders of the revolt of 1857.
Why did the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’, become a political cause for the result of 1857?
The First War of Independence, 1857, led to several changes. With reference to this explain the rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs.
Numerous causes were at work in causing the great upsurge of 1857. With reference to this statement, explain the laws that interfered with the religious customs of the people.
Several factors led to the Revolt of 1857. With reference to this, explain about the discontentment of Sepoys.
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Nana Saheb | (a) confiscation of jagirs |
| 2. Bentinck and Dalhousie | (b) exiled to Rangoon |
| 3. Hindu and Muslim sepoys | (c) adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II |
| 4. Bahadur Shah Zafar | (d) Tantya Tope |
| 5. Commander Of Nana Saheb | (e) greased cartridges |
State whether the following statement is True or false:
The Indian soldiers were given lesser salaries as compared to their British counterparts.
Answer the following question:
How were the economic policies of the British responsible for the Revolt of 1857?
