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The First War of Independence in India

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What event marked the end of the rule of the East India Company?

The revolt of the Indians in 1857 (correct)

The British Crown granting independence

The introduction of new economic policies

The signing of a peace treaty

What was the nature of the revolt against the British Empire?

A negotiation for better economic and social conditions

An outburst of growing Indian resentment towards exploitative British policies (correct)

A peaceful protest against discriminatory practices

An acceptance of the British economic and social policies

How did V.D. Savarkar consider the revolt?

As a first Mohammadan Cons (correct)

As a war between religionists and Christians

As a conflict for independence and barbarism

As a peaceful negotiation for autonomy

What did the revolt of 1857 lead to?

Direct British Crown rule over British India Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the end of the rule of the East India Company?

The revolt of 1857 Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir John Seeley refer to the revolt as?

A sepoy mutiny Signup and view all the answers

How did V.D. Savarkar consider the revolt of 1857?

As the first war of independence Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir John Seeley refer to the revolt as?

A sepoy mutiny Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the revolt against the British Empire?

A revolt of the Indians against the exploitative and discriminatory British economic and social policies Signup and view all the answers

How did R. Holmes describe the revolt of 1857?

A conflict for independence and Barbarism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Revolt of 1857

The event that marked the end of the rule of the East India Company was the Revolt of 1857.
The revolt against the British Empire was a nationalist and anti-colonial uprising.
V.D. Savarkar considered the revolt as the first Indian war of independence.
The revolt of 1857 led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the British Crown taking over the governance of India.
Sir John Seeley referred to the revolt as a "mutiny".
R. Holmes described the revolt of 1857 as a "sepoy mutiny".
The revolt was a multifaceted uprising that involved various groups, including sepoys, zamindars, and common people.

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Test your knowledge of the First War of Independence in India with this quiz. Explore the historical significance of the revolt against British rule and its impact on the transition from East India Company rule to direct British Crown control.