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What event infuriated the sepoys and led to the Revolt in Meerut?
What event infuriated the sepoys and led to the Revolt in Meerut?
Which city was proclaimed as the centre of revolt during the Revolt of 1857?
Which city was proclaimed as the centre of revolt during the Revolt of 1857?
Where did the uprising spread to during the Revolt of 1857?
Where did the uprising spread to during the Revolt of 1857?
Study Notes
The Revolt of 1857
- The event that infuriated the sepoys and led to the Revolt in Meerut was the introduction of greased cartridges that had to be bitten open before loading, which offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.
Centre of the Revolt
- Delhi was proclaimed as the centre of revolt during the Revolt of 1857.
Spread of the Uprising
- The uprising spread to various parts of northern India, including Lucknow, Kanpur, and Jhansi, during the Revolt of 1857.
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Test your knowledge about the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, which was a significant event in the history of India's struggle for independence. Learn about the causes, events, and key figures of this uprising.
