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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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Solution
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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