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प्रश्न
The great rising of 1857 was an important event which produced far reaching results. Explain the Rise of Nationalism, with reference to the great uprising.
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उत्तर
Rise of Nationalism: The sacrifices of the great Indian leaders during the revolt gave birth to nationalistic movement in India. Nana Sahib, Laxmi Bai, Bahadur Shah became national celebrities. The revolt soon became a challenge to the mighty British empire and the memory of it caused greater damage to the British rule in India than the revolt itself.
संबंधित प्रश्न
State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence.
Name two famous Indian leaders of the revolt of 1857.
Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India.
Why did the Indian craftsmen and artisans start resenting the British Rule? Give two reasons.
The First War of Independence, 1857, led to several changes. With reference to this explain the rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs.
Fill in the blank:
The Revolt of 1857 started as a _______ of the 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.
Give a reason why:
The Indian sepoys refused to bite the cartridges of the Enfield rifle.
State two consequences of the First War of Indian Independence on the East India Company.
