10 Questions
Why did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi approach the Company?
To request recognition of her adopted son as the heir
What action did Governor-General Dalhousie announce regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar's family?
They would be shifted to another place in Delhi
Why were Indian sepoys discontent with the Company's army policies?
Their pay and allowances were unsatisfactory
What was the significance of the law passed by the Company in 1856 regarding army recruitment?
It mandated serving overseas if required
Why did many peasants and zamindars lose their lands?
Due to failure to pay high taxes
What was the significance of the law passed in 1850 with regards to Christianity?
It facilitated the process of converting to Christianity for Indians.
What led to the rebellion spreading to different regions like Kanpur and Lucknow?
The mutiny of regiments and the joining of troops at nodal points.
Why did the soldiers release the imprisoned sepoys from Meerut jail on 10 May?
To show solidarity and unite against British rule.
What event marked the beginning of a massive rebellion faced by the English East India Company in May 1857?
The hanging of Mangal Pandey for attacking officers.
Why were small rulers and chieftains threatened by the expansion of British rule in India?
They were concerned about losing control over their territories.
Explore the diminishing authority of Nawabs and Rajas in the mid-eighteenth century, their attempts to negotiate with the East India Company, and the annexation of territories like Awadh. Learn about Rani Lakshmibai's struggle to secure her adopted son's inheritance, and the imposition of subsidiary alliances by the Company.
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