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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.
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Indian rulers were quite satisfied with Lord Dalhousie’s expansionist policies.
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Why did the zamindars and talukdars become sworn enemies of the British?
This is the picture of the queen who led the Revolt in Central India.

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