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Why did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi approach the Company?
Why did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi approach the Company?
- To seek protection against the Nawabs and rajas
- To negotiate a subsidiary alliance
- To request recognition of her adopted son as the heir (correct)
- To annex Awadh
What action did Governor-General Dalhousie announce regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar's family?
What action did Governor-General Dalhousie announce regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar's family?
- They would be recognized as kings after him
- They would be shifted to another place in Delhi (correct)
- They would be given control of Awadh
- They would remain in the Red Fort after his death
Why were Indian sepoys discontent with the Company's army policies?
Why were Indian sepoys discontent with the Company's army policies?
- They were not given land grants
- They were not allowed to serve overseas
- Their employment terms were too flexible
- Their pay and allowances were unsatisfactory (correct)
What was the significance of the law passed by the Company in 1856 regarding army recruitment?
What was the significance of the law passed by the Company in 1856 regarding army recruitment?
Why did many peasants and zamindars lose their lands?
Why did many peasants and zamindars lose their lands?
What was the significance of the law passed in 1850 with regards to Christianity?
What was the significance of the law passed in 1850 with regards to Christianity?
What led to the rebellion spreading to different regions like Kanpur and Lucknow?
What led to the rebellion spreading to different regions like Kanpur and Lucknow?
Why did the soldiers release the imprisoned sepoys from Meerut jail on 10 May?
Why did the soldiers release the imprisoned sepoys from Meerut jail on 10 May?
What event marked the beginning of a massive rebellion faced by the English East India Company in May 1857?
What event marked the beginning of a massive rebellion faced by the English East India Company in May 1857?
Why were small rulers and chieftains threatened by the expansion of British rule in India?
Why were small rulers and chieftains threatened by the expansion of British rule in India?
