Indian Rebellion of 1857

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Who was the sepoy who defied his British officers and was executed in March?

  • Nana Sahib
  • Mangal Pandey (correct)
  • Bahadur Shah II
  • Meerut

What happened in Meerut in May that led to further trouble?

  • Lucknow was taken
  • British officers were put to death
  • Soldiers refused to touch the new cartridges (correct)
  • The Mughal Emperor was captured

Who became the unifying symbol for the uprising during the War of Independence?

  • Mangal Pandey
  • Bahadur Shah II (correct)
  • Meerut
  • Nana Sahib

Which city did the soldiers march to and capture after sacking Meerut?

<p>Delhi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region did the British lose control of during the war?

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

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