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प्रश्न
How did rumours play an important part in the Revolt of 1857? Explain with examples.
‘Rumours and prophecies played an important role in the Revolt of 1857.’ Explain the statement with an example.
How did the rumours play a role in moving the people to revolt against the British during 1857? Explain.
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उत्तर
- Cartridges of the Enfield rifles: Biting into bullets smeared with pig and cow fat would contaminate their faith and caste. It is thought that these Sepoy lines in North India are the source of this tale.
- Flour: The British allegedly plotted to eradicate the caste system and religion of both Muslims and Hindus, according to rumors concerning bread containing bone dust. Many villagers spread the rumor that the British had added pig and cow bonedust to the wheat that was sold in the market. As a result, neither the sepoys at various cantonments nor the general populace would handle or consume their flour. Many thought it was an attempt by the British to convert Indians to Christianity. Although the British denied these rumors, nobody took notice.
- Chapattis: Every justification for transferring chapattis between communities has fallen flat. At night, someone gave the village watchman five chapattis. After that, he was told to prepare five more chapattis and serve them across the hamlet. The majority of people were still unclear about the significance of this chapatti distribution and its justification.
- Lota and khalasi issue: A Brahmin Sepoy was asked to give Khalasi, a member of a lower caste, some water from his water container. Saying that a lower caste's touch might contaminate the water, the Sepoy refused to give him his container.
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Answer in 100-150 Words
Why Did the Mutinous Sepoys in Many Places Turn to Erstwhile Rulers to Provide Leadership to the Revolt?
Write a short essay (250-300 words) on the following:
Examine any two sources presented in the chapter, choosing one visual and one text, and discuss how these represent the point of view of the victor and the vanquished.
What do you understand by the term ‘Firangi’?
Who led the revolt in Bihar?
Who was also called as ‘Danka Shah’?
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.
Assertion (A): In towns and cantonments, sepoys and the common people refused to touch the atta.
Reason (R): There were rumours that the British had mixed the bone dust of cows and pigs into the flour that was sold in the market.
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.
Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :
Rumours and prophecies played a part in moving people to action. The Sepoys who had arrived in Delhi from Meerut had told Bahadur Shah about the bullets coated with the fat of cow and pigs and that biting those bullets would corrupt their caste and religion. They were referring to the cartridges of the Enfield Rifles that had just been given to them. The British tried to explain to the Sepoys that this was not the case but the rumour of greased cartridge spread like wildfire across the Sepoy lines of North India.
Why did the Sepoys march to Delhi from Meerut?
Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :
Rumours and prophecies played a part in moving people to action. The Sepoys who had arrived in Delhi from Meerut had told Bahadur Shah about the bullets coated with the fat of cow and pigs and that biting those bullets would corrupt their caste and religion. They were referring to the cartridges of the Enfield Rifles that had just been given to them. The British tried to explain to the Sepoys that this was not the case but the rumour of greased cartridge spread like wildfire across the Sepoy lines of North India.
How did the rumour of greased cartridges spread like wildfire across the cantonments?
Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :
Rumours and prophecies played a part in moving people to action. The Sepoys who had arrived in Delhi from Meerut had told Bahadur Shah about the bullets coated with the fat of cow and pigs and that biting those bullets would corrupt their caste and religion. They were referring to the cartridges of the Enfield Rifles that had just been given to them. The British tried to explain to the Sepoys that this was not the case but the rumour of greased cartridge spread like wildfire across the Sepoy lines of North India.
Choose the correct option.
Assertion(A): According to the rumour the cartridges were greased with the fat of cows and pigs.
Reason(R): The Sepoys refused to use these cartridges because for Hindu Sepoys, the cow was a revered animal and for the Muslims, the pig was a hated animal.
From where did the revolt of 1857 start?
Consider the following events:
- Abolition of sati.
- Passing of Widow Remarriage Act.
- The beginning of the revolt.
- Queen's Proclamation.
The correct chronological order of these events is:
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Who had started the Home Rule Movement in India?
The religious causes for the Revolt are as follows:
- Immediate cause
- Reforms by Company
- Activities of Christian Missionaries
Which of the above are true?
Nana Saheb was selected to led the Revolt of 1857 from ______.
Distribution of chapattis in villages were perceived as ______.
Consider the following statements regarding revolt of 1857.
- Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah was declared as the leader of sepoys.
- There was no participation of common people.
- Moneylenders and the rich were attacked.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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 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.
