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Rebels and the Raj: 1857 Revolt and its Representations

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 12 · History

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The Beginning: Meerut to Delhi (May 10-11, 1857)

  • The revolt began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut cantonment with sepoys breaking into mutiny
  • Sepoys captured the bell of arms (weapons storehouse) and attacked British property
  • Government buildings including record office, jail, court, post office, and treasury were destroyed
2

Spread and Pattern of the Revolt

  • The revolt spread systematically across North India following a similar pattern
  • Cantonments in Gangetic valley and west of Delhi rose in sequence
  • Pattern: Signal (evening gun/bugle) → Seize bell of arms → Attack government buildings → Proclamations
3

Leadership and Organization

  • Rebels turned to traditional leaders: Bahadur Shah (Delhi), Nana Sahib (Kanpur), Rani Lakshmi Bai (Jhansi)
  • Many leaders were reluctantly forced into leadership by popular pressure
  • In Awadh, Birjis Qadr (son of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah) was proclaimed leader
4

Causes of the Revolt: The Cartridge Issue and Rumours

  • Immediate cause: New Enfield rifle cartridges allegedly greased with cow and pig fat
  • Origin story: Khalasi at Dum Dum magazine told Brahmin sepoy about cartridge grease
  • Rumours spread about British conspiracy to destroy Hindu and Muslim religions

Key Concepts

The revolt began as a militaryThe rebels sought legitimacy by appealingThe revolt spread through various communicationThe annexation of Awadh in 1856Both British and Indian sources used

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