Indian History: The Revolt of 1857

What event sparked the mutiny of the sepoys in Meerut on 10 May 1857?

The sepoys were asked to bite bullets coated with the fat of cows and pigs

What was the first target of the sepoys' attack in Meerut?

The bell of arms where the arms and ammunition were kept

What was the significance of the month when the sepoys arrived at the Red Fort?

It was the Muslim holy month of Ramzan

What happened to the telegraph line to Delhi during the mutiny?

It was destroyed by the sepoys Signup and view all the answers

Who joined the sepoys in their mutiny in Meerut?

The ordinary people of the town and surrounding villages Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate goal of the sepoys who rode off towards Delhi?

To meet with the Mughal emperor and seek his support Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for Shah Mal's men to attack government buildings and destroy the bridge over the river?

To prevent government forces from entering the area and to destroy symbols of British rule Signup and view all the answers

What was Shah Mal's role in the area during the revolt of 1857?

He was the local Raja, settling disputes and dispensing judgments Signup and view all the answers

What was Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah's mode of transportation during his preaching tour in 1856?

In a palanquin, with drumbeaters in front and followers at the rear Signup and view all the answers

Why was Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah stopped from preaching in Lucknow in 1856?

He was preaching against the British Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the drum (danka) in Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah's preaching tour?

It was a call to jehad against the British Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately happened to Shah Mal in 1857?

He was killed in battle Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary fear that led people to believe rumours about the British during the rebellion?

Fear of destruction of their caste and religion Signup and view all the answers

What did the rebels in the villages target in their attempt to overturn traditional hierarchies?

Account books and moneylenders' houses Signup and view all the answers

What vision did the rebellion reflect in the villages?

A vision of a more egalitarian society Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the proclamations issued during the rebellion?

To unify all social groups in the fight against the British Signup and view all the answers

What did the rebels try to establish in places like Delhi, Lucknow, and Kanpur after British rule had collapsed?

A new structure of authority and administration Signup and view all the answers

What is a major problem faced by historians in reconstructing the point of view of the rebels?

The complexity of the rebels' motivations and actions Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the removal of the Nawab?

The loss of livelihood for a range of people including musicians, dancers, and poets Signup and view all the answers

What was the common sentiment among the prince, taluqdar, peasant, and sepoy in Awadh?

They identified the firangi raj with the end of their world and the breakdown of valued things Signup and view all the answers

What was the tone of the folk song that lamented the loss of the country?

One of sorrow and mourning Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the dissolution of the court and its culture?

The loss of material possessions and livelihood Signup and view all the answers

What was the common theme in the folk songs and emotional upheaval in Awadh?

The sense of loss and separation from the Nawab and the old way of life Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the firangi raj on the people of Awadh?

It resulted in a chain of grievances and a sense of loss among the people Signup and view all the answers

What event did the siege of Lucknow become a story of in British accounts?

Survival, heroic resistance and the ultimate triumph of British power Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as the new Commander of British forces in India?

Colin Campbell Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme depicted in Thomas Jones Barker's painting 'Relief of Lucknow'?

The heroic entry of Colin Campbell Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the gestures of the hands in Thomas Jones Barker's painting?

They lead the spectator's eyes towards the centre of the canvas Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of newspaper reports on the British public?

They created a sense that the time of trouble was past and the rebellion was over Signup and view all the answers

What is depicted in the foreground of Thomas Jones Barker's painting?

The dead and injured Signup and view all the answers