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प्रश्न
Why was the ‘war of 1857’ hailed as the first war of National Independence?
Why was the “War of 1857” hailed as the First War of Independence?
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उत्तर
The Revolt of 1857 was known as the First War of Freedom because it was the first time that our country, regardless of caste, faith, colour, or religion, banded together and mounted an armed protest against the British to seek freedom from their colonial control.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the following statement with a reason.
There was discontent among the Hindu and Muslim 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 |
Choose the correct answer:
When ________ was annexed, the estates of the zamindars and talukdars were confiscated by the British.
State whether the following is true or false:
The Doctrine of Lapse was abolished after the Revolt.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why did the Rani of Jhansi become a staunch enemy of the British?
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of the Revolt of 1857, answer the following question:
Mention any three political causes of the Revolt.
This is the picture of the queen who led the Revolt in Central India.
What were the economic causes of the Revolt of 1857?
Why do you think the Revolt of 1857 failed? Discuss four causes for its failure.
Give a reason why:
The Indian sepoys refused to bite the cartridges of the Enfield rifle.
What was the nature of revolts against the British before the First War of Independence?
