Revolt of 1857

What is the subject matter of the Revolt of 1857?

 Revolt of 1857.

In which year did the Revolt of 1857 take place?

 1857.

Where did the Revolt of 1857 begin?

 Meerut.

On which date did the Revolt of 1857 begin?

 10 May 1857.

Who was proclaimed the Emperor of India during the Revolt?

 Bahadur Shah II.

Who was the Governor-General during the Revolt of 1857?

 Lord Canning.

What is the subject matter of the Causes of the Revolt of 1857?

 Causes of the Revolt of 1857.

What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857?

 Introduction of the Enfield Rifle cartridges.

Which policy of Lord Dalhousie became a major political cause of the Revolt?

 Doctrine of Lapse.

Which economic policy of the British caused widespread resentment?

 Exploitative land revenue and economic policies.

What was the main military cause of the Revolt?

 Discontent among Indian sepoys.

What was the major religious and social cause of the Revolt?

 Fear of interference with Indian religions and customs.

What is the subject matter of the Centres of the Revolt of 1857?

 Centres of the Revolt of 1857.

Which city was the first centre of the Revolt?

 Meerut.

Which city became the political centre of the Revolt?

 Delhi.

Which city was led by Nana Sahib during the Revolt?

 Kanpur.

Which city was defended by Rani Lakshmibai?

 Jhansi.

Which city was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal?

 Lucknow.

Which place in Bihar was led by Kunwar Singh?

 Arrah (Jagdishpur).

Which city in Central India was an important centre under Tantia Tope?

 Gwalior.

What is the subject matter of the Leaders of the Revolt of 1857?

 Leaders of the Revolt of 1857.

Who was the leader of the Revolt at Delhi?

 Bahadur Shah II.

Who led the Revolt at Kanpur?

 Nana Sahib.

Who was the commander of Nana Sahib's forces?

 Tantia Tope.

Who led the Revolt at Jhansi?

 Rani Lakshmibai.

Who led the Revolt at Lucknow?

 Begum Hazrat Mahal.

Who led the Revolt in Bihar?

 Kunwar Singh.

Who was the leader at Faizabad?

 Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah.

What is the subject matter of the Nature of the Revolt of 1857?

 Nature of the Revolt of 1857.

Who described the Revolt as the "First War of Indian Independence"?

 V.D. Savarkar.

How did British historians generally describe the Revolt?

 Sepoy Mutiny.

Was the Revolt confined only to soldiers?

 No, it involved soldiers, rulers, peasants, and civilians.

Was the Revolt nationwide in character?

 No, it was limited to certain regions.

What is the subject matter of the Consequences of the Revolt of 1857?

 Consequences of the Revolt of 1857.

Which Act ended the rule of the East India Company?

 Government of India Act, 1858.

To whom was the administration of India transferred after the Revolt?

 The British Crown.

Which office was created after the Revolt to control Indian administration?

 Secretary of State for India.

Which proclamation was issued by Queen Victoria after the Revolt?

 Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858).

What major change was made in the British Indian Army after the Revolt?

 Reorganization of the Army.

What is the subject matter of the Reasons for the Failure of the Revolt of 1857?

 Reasons for the Failure of the Revolt of 1857.

What was the major reason for the failure of the Revolt?

 Lack of unity among the rebels.

Why did many Indian rulers not support the Revolt?

 They remained loyal to the British.

How did British military superiority contribute to the failure?

 Better weapons, discipline, and communication.

Why did the absence of central leadership weaken the Revolt?

 There was no unified command.

How did modern transport help the British suppress the Revolt?

 Railways and telegraph enabled rapid movement of troops and communication.