The Great Uprising of 1857

Answer

The Great Uprising of 1857 was the most significant uprising against British rule in India. It began as a mutiny of sepoys but soon spread to many regions and involved many sections of society.

Answer

The Revolt of 1857 started in Meerut on 10 May 1857.

Answer

It began with sepoys, but popular discontent had already grown among peasants, artisans, labourers, zamindars, and rulers. Because of this wider anger, the revolt soon engulfed large regions and invol…

Answer

Sepoy Mutiny means an open rebellion by Indian soldiers serving in the British army. In 1857, sepoys were the first to rise, and their revolt triggered a much wider uprising.

Answer

Lord Dalhousie followed an aggressive policy of expansion. His Doctrine of Lapse, annexations on the grounds of maladministration, and other harsh actions created political discontent among rulers and…

Answer

Nagpur, Jhansi, Satara, Jaitpur, and Sambhalpur were annexed by the Doctrine of Lapse.

Answer

Awadh was annexed on the grounds of maladministration even though it had been a loyal ally. This created deep resentment among its people and rulers.

Answer

Nana Sahib was made an enemy when Dalhousie denied him a pension. Bahadur Shah Zafar and his successors were denied the use of royal titles and were not allowed to stay in the Red Fort.