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What was the initial event that sparked the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
What was the initial event that sparked the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
- A revolt in the northern region
- A civilian rebellion in central India
- An uprising in the upper Gangetic plain
- A mutiny of sepoys in the garrison town of Meerut (correct)
Where did the rebellion primarily take place?
Where did the rebellion primarily take place?
- Eastern India
- Upper Gangetic plain and central India (correct)
- Southern India
- Western India
When was the rebellion contained with the rebels' defeat in Gwalior?
When was the rebellion contained with the rebels' defeat in Gwalior?
- 8 July 1859
- 10 May 1857
- 1 November 1858
- 20 June 1858 (correct)
When did the British formally declare the hostilities to have ended?
When did the British formally declare the hostilities to have ended?
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What is another name used to describe the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
What is another name used to describe the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
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Study Notes
Indian Rebellion of 1857
- The initial event that sparked the rebellion was the introduction of the Enfield rifle, which used greased cartridges that had to be bitten open, offending both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.
Geography of the Rebellion
- The rebellion primarily took place in the northern and central regions of India.
Timeline of the Rebellion
- The rebellion was contained with the rebels' defeat in Gwalior in June 1858.
- The British formally declared the hostilities to have ended on July 8, 1859.
Alternative Name
- The Indian Rebellion of 1857 is also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.
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Test your knowledge of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 with this quiz. Explore the causes, key events, and impact of this significant uprising against British rule in India.
