Indian History: Policies and Responses

False (B)

They lost their power and authority.

<p>Christian missionaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rani Lakshmibai = Requested recognition for her adopted son Nana Saheb = Sought his father's pension Vishnubhatt Godse = Documented the people's response British rulers = Implemented reforms in Indian society</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Property Inheritance Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opposition to British efforts to erase Hindu and Muslim religions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The introduction of the new rifle cartridges. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Sitaram Pande = Sepoy in the Bengal Native Army Norgate = Translator of Sitaram Pande's memoirs Nawab of Oudh = Sent agents to find out the army's sentiments Emperor of Delhi = Figure around whom the sepoys plotted</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They expressed great anger and threat. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were told that the foreigners had behaved treacherously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>June 1858 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>tribal and peasant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Secretary of State for India = Responsible for governance of India Viceroy = Personal representative of the Crown in India British Parliament Act of 1858 = Transferred power from East India Company to Crown Indian rulers' assurance = Territory would never be annexed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their rights and claims to land would not be denied (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tantia Tope</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buxi Jagabandhu (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1825</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ram Chandra Dev III</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imposition of Martial Law = Control over the uprising Surrender of Buxi Jagabandhu = End of the rebellion Support from priests = Strengthening of the uprising British leniency = Reforms in administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bahadur Shah Zafar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He wrote letters to other chiefs and rulers to form a confederacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Baji Rao</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nana Saheb = Expelled British from Kanpur Rani Lakshmibai = Fought alongside Tantia Tope Birjis Qadr = Proclaimed the new Nawab in Lucknow Bahadur Shah Zafar = Wrote letters to organize resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sent to life imprisonment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>September 1857</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mangal Pandey's execution (A), The introduction of new cartridges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>8 April 1857 = Execution of Mangal Pandey 10 May 1857 = Sepoys march to Delhi May 1857 = Rebellion threatens the East India Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They believed they had a common enemy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The British government's annexation of Awadh, a Muslim-majority state, in 1856.

A group of people who secretly spread rumors and influence others to support a cause, often using lies and promises.

The rumor that the new rifle cartridges were greased with animal fat, which violated the religious beliefs of both Hindus and Muslims.

The spread of rumors about the new rifles and the greased cartridges throughout the regiments, creating unrest and tension.

The idea that the British government was trying to force Hindus and Muslims to convert to Christianity by using the greased cartridges.

A plan to overthrow the British and restore the Mughal Emperor to power, fueled by resentment over the annexation of Awadh and religious anxieties.

The belief that the British were untrustworthy and had betrayed their trust by taking over Awadh and violating their religious beliefs.

The date set for the outbreak of the Sepoy Mutiny, marking the beginning of a nationwide rebellion against British rule.

A widespread uprising against an authority, often involving a large number of people united against a common enemy.

The breakdown of a state's authority and control, often leading to unrest and instability.

The process by which people become organized, communicate, and take initiative, crucial for the success of a rebellion.

A pivotal event in Indian history that involved widespread mutiny by sepoys and rebellion against British rule.

The pivotal location where the Sepoy Mutiny began, with soldiers rebelling against their officers and releasing imprisoned colleagues.

The Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, who was seen as a symbol of hope and resistance by the rebellious Indian soldiers.

A sign of the growing unrest and defiance against British rule, with soldiers openly attacking and killing British officers.

Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, was forced to accept the leadership of rebellious soldiers who stormed the Red Fort.

Bahadur Shah Zafar wrote letters to Indian chiefs and rulers, calling for a united rebellion against the British.

The rebellion spread quickly throughout India after news of the initial uprising in Delhi reached other parts of the country.

Nana Saheb, claiming to be the Peshwa, expelled British forces from Kanpur and declared himself a governor under Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Birjis Qadr, the son of the deposed Nawab, was proclaimed the new Nawab of Lucknow and declared allegiance to Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Begum Hazrat Mahal, the mother of Birjis Qadr, played a key role in organizing the uprising against the British in Lucknow.

Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi joined the rebel forces against the British alongside Tantia Tope.

The British East India Company, alarmed by the widespread rebellion, used all its resources to suppress the revolt.

The British government took direct responsibility for ruling India, replacing the East India Company.

The Governor-General of India became the Viceroy, a direct representative of the British Crown.

The British government assured Indian rulers that their territories would not be annexed, and they could pass on their kingdoms to their heirs.

Indian rulers were made to recognize the British Queen as their sovereign.

The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, a rebellion against the British East India Company, led to a major shift in British governance of India.

The British government implemented a new system of governance in India after the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857.

The British government introduced policies to regain the loyalty of Indian rulers and people after the Sepoy Mutiny.

The Indian rulers were to hold their kingdoms as subordinates of the British Crown after the Sepoy Mutiny.

The East India Company's policies affected different groups in India, including kings, queens, peasants, landlords, tribals, and soldiers.

Nawabs and rajas gradually lost their power and authority under the East India Company's rule.

The British imposed reforms on Indian society, such as prohibiting widow remarriage and promoting English education, which many Indians perceived as an attack on their religion and social customs.

The British allowed Christian missionaries to operate freely in India, even owning land and property, which further fueled concerns about the erosion of Indian culture and religion.

A law was passed to make conversion to Christianity easier, granting converts the right to inherit ancestral property, which was seen as a way to weaken Hindu society.

Many Indians felt that the British reforms were aimed at destroying their religion, social customs, and traditional way of life.

Source 1, 'The List of Eighty-Four Rules,' highlights the concerns of Indians regarding British policies, suggesting that the British were attempting to suppress Indian religions.

The sepoys who spoke to Vishnubhatt Godse and his uncle expressed fears about the British intention to eliminate Hinduism and Islam, hinting at growing tensions.

A tribal militia of Odisha, known for their loyalty and fighting skills, who played a crucial role in the 1817 uprising against the British.

The leader of the Paiks in the 1817 uprising against the British, known for his bravery and determination.

The king of Khurda, who was initially supportive of the Paik uprising, but later imprisoned by the British.

The British response to the Paik uprising in Odisha, where military force, rewards for capturing rebels, and amnesty schemes were used to suppress the rebellion.

The British efforts to appease the people of Khurda after the suppression of the Paik uprising, which included reducing salt prices, reforming the justice system, and restoring land to former owners.