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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:
Briefly explain the immediate cause of the Great Revolt.
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उत्तर
Immediate Cause
The British had introduced a new ‘Enfield Rifle’ in the army. This rifle needed a cartridge which had a greased paper cover. This paper cover had to be bitten off before loading the cartridge into the rifle. Rumours spread that the greased paper was made of beef and pork. The soldiers felt that it was a move by the British to defame their religion. Mangal Pandey urged his fellow soldiers to not use the rifle. On 29 March 1857, he attacked his officers in Barrackpore. He was later hanged.
On 9 May 1857, eighty-five Indian soldiers who had refused to use the greased cartridge were dismissed from their services and were jailed for disobeying their officers. This marked the beginning of the Sepoy revolt in Meerut which later spread to other parts of northern India.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:
Any three military causes
Under what pretext was Oudh annexed to the Company’s dominion?
Why was the ‘war of 1857’ hailed as the first war of National Independence?
What happened to the Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, after the Revolt of 1857?
What was Nana Saheb’s grievance against the British?
With reference to the revolt of 1857 explain briefly about the British policy of racial discrimination.
Discuss how the unhapiness of the Indian aritisans and craftsmen became a factor for 1857 revolt.
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 is true or false:
Peasants benefited from the land revenue system of the British.
Give a reason why:
Indian artisans, weavers, and craftsmen lost their means of livelihood.
