Factors leading to the Indian Rebellion of 1857
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What event marked the beginning of the Vellore Revolt in 1806?

  • The Treaty of 1801 with the Nawab of Arcot
  • The British annexation of Coimbatore in 1799
  • The suppression of resistance of Kattabomman in 1799
  • Guns booming and Indian sepoys raising their standard of revolt (correct)
  • Who was the first victim during the Vellore Revolt in 1806?

  • Lt. Elly
  • Major Armstrong
  • Colonel MeKerras
  • Colonel Fancourt (correct)
  • Which districts were ceded to the East India Company by the Nawab of Arcot according to the Treaty of 1801?

  • Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Madurai
  • North Arcot, South Arcot, Madurai (correct)
  • North Arcot, South Arcot, Tiruchirappalli
  • Salem, Dindigul, Coimbatore
  • Who was the Raja who gave up his sovereign rights over Thanjavur to the English in 1799?

    <p>Velunachiyar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resistance leaders were suppressed before charging the Nawab of Arcot with disloyalty?

    <p>Marudhu Brothers and Kattabomman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the status of the Raja of Thanjavur reduced to in 1798?

    <p>Vassal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which revenue districts were acquired by the East India Company at the conclusion of the war with Tipu in 1792?

    <p>Salem, Dindigul, Coimbatore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Raja of Thanjavur transfer to the English in 1799?

    <p>His sovereign rights over Thanjavur region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which officers were killed within an hour or so during the Vellore Revolt?

    <p>Colonel Fancourt and Lt. Elly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Vellore Revolt take place?

    <p>South India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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