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'British, did not have an easy time in putting down the Revolt of 1857.' Explain the statement with examples.
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Solution
- The Sepoys turning against the British led to a reduction in the size of the British army.
- Peasants and villagers in Awadh and other locations helped the sepoys and joined the insurrection, giving the impression that it was a small-scale popular movement. The uprising began in many places, including Awadh, Kanpur, Lucknow, Arrah, Jhansi, etc.
- Some resentful kingdoms saw the zamindars and kings rise up in revolt against the British.
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