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ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

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What event started the Revolt of 1857?

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On which date did the Revolt of 1857 start in Meerut?

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Which place became the centre of the revolt after soldiers marched there from Meerut?

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Who was proclaimed emperor of India when Delhi became the centre of revolt?

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Which British Governor-General introduced the policy of Doctrine of Lapse?

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Lord Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie followed an aggressive policy of expansion and introduced Doctrine of Lapse.

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Which ruler was an adopted son of Baji Rao II and led the revolt at Kanpur?

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Nana Sahib

Nana Sahib was the adopted son of Baji Rao II and led the revolt at Kanpur.

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Who led the rebels in Jhansi and fought bravely against the British?

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Rani Lakshmi Bai

Rani Lakshmi Bai led the rebels in Jhansi and fought valiantly.

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Who was the leader of the uprising at Jagadishpur?

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Kunwar Singh

Kunwar Singh was the leader of the uprising at Jagadishpur.

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Key topics in The Great Uprising of 1857 include Nature and Spread of the Revolt, Political Causes, Economic Causes, Social and Religious Causes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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