Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Who were the first to revolt against the British?
Advertisements
Solution
The Sepoys at Dum Dum in Calcutta.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:
Any three political causes
What were the social causes behind the struggle of 1857?
Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India.
The Act of 1858 ended the East India Company’s rule and the Government of India was transferred to the British Queen. Who became the first Viceroy under this Act?
Or
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
What was Nana Saheb’s grievance against the British?
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.
State whether the following is true or false:
The Revolt of 1857 had come as a shock to the British.
This is the picture of the queen who led the Revolt in Central India.
What were the economic causes of the Revolt of 1857?
What was the nature of revolts against the British before the First War of Independence?
