10 Questions
In March, Mangal Pandey defied his British officers and was executed.
True
The sepoys in Meerut refused to touch the new cartridges.
True
The Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah II, became the unifying symbol for the uprising.
True
The British lost control of Mathura, Bulandshahr, Bareilly, Kanpur, Jhansi, and Allahabad.
True
In Cawnpore, Indian troops led by Nana Sahib rose up against the British.
True
Who became the unifying symbol for the uprising in India?
Bahadur Shah II
Which city did the soldiers capture after marching from Meerut?
Delhi
Which city did Indian troops led by Nana Sahib rise up against the British?
Cawnpore
Which city did the British lose control of during the uprising?
Jhansi
What happened to the sepoys in Meerut after they refused to touch the new cartridges?
They were court-martialled and imprisoned
Test your knowledge on the Indian Rebellion of 1857 with this quiz! Explore the causes and events leading up to the war of independence, including the defiance of Mangal Pandey and the refusal to touch the new cartridges. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about this significant chapter in Indian history.
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