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Who played a major role in the Uprising of 1857?
Who played a major role in the Uprising of 1857?
Awadh
Under whose protection was Bahadur Shah Zafar, the Mughal ruler?
Under whose protection was Bahadur Shah Zafar, the Mughal ruler?
The Company and Calcutta
What was the cause of the uprising in 1857?
What was the cause of the uprising in 1857?
The humiliating way the Nawab of Awadh was deposed
Who were the opponents of the company's scoops?
Who were the opponents of the company's scoops?
What did the British do to the estates of the alders or andars?
What did the British do to the estates of the alders or andars?
What were the major grievances of the Indian rulers that led to the First War of Independence in 1857?
What were the major grievances of the Indian rulers that led to the First War of Independence in 1857?
What were the conditions like for the Company's Indian soldiers by 1852?
What were the conditions like for the Company's Indian soldiers by 1852?
What were the political reasons that antagonized the Indian rulers?
What were the political reasons that antagonized the Indian rulers?
How did the British try to expand their political power in India?
How did the British try to expand their political power in India?
What were some of the ways the British expanded their territorial power in India?
What were some of the ways the British expanded their territorial power in India?
What major event in 1857 marked the bursting of accumulated grievances in the form of a mass uprising?
What major event in 1857 marked the bursting of accumulated grievances in the form of a mass uprising?
What principle was applied to take away titles and pensions of the rulers of some Indian States?
What principle was applied to take away titles and pensions of the rulers of some Indian States?
What did Indian rulers agree to when accepting the Subsidiary Alliance with the British?
What did Indian rulers agree to when accepting the Subsidiary Alliance with the British?
What was the consequence for Indian rulers who accepted the Subsidiary Alliance?
What was the consequence for Indian rulers who accepted the Subsidiary Alliance?
How did the rulers of Indian States view the annexation of their territories by the British?
How did the rulers of Indian States view the annexation of their territories by the British?
What caused discontent among both the rulers and people of the Indian States?
What caused discontent among both the rulers and people of the Indian States?
What event led to the Nawab of Awadh joining the rebellion in 1857?
What event led to the Nawab of Awadh joining the rebellion in 1857?
What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
What is the negative consequence mentioned in the text?
What is the negative consequence mentioned in the text?
What does the letter 'E' represent in the text?
What does the letter 'E' represent in the text?
What is indicated by the phrase 'Art of The B'?
What is indicated by the phrase 'Art of The B'?
What is one of the main themes discussed in the text?
What is one of the main themes discussed in the text?
What were the major grievances of the ruling classes in India during the period of 1857-1917?
What were the major grievances of the ruling classes in India during the period of 1857-1917?
Why were the middle and upper classes in northern India annoyed during this period?
Why were the middle and upper classes in northern India annoyed during this period?
What characterized the rebellions that occurred post-1857 against British policies?
What characterized the rebellions that occurred post-1857 against British policies?
What event marked the culmination of the Indian National Movement in 1857?
What event marked the culmination of the Indian National Movement in 1857?
Which segments of Indian society participated in the rebellions against British rule?
Which segments of Indian society participated in the rebellions against British rule?
What was the main outcome of the scattered revolts against British rule?
What was the main outcome of the scattered revolts against British rule?
Study Notes
Causes of the First War of Independence
- The British expansionist policies, economic exploitation, and disrespect towards Indian rulers and traditions led to the First War of Independence in 1857.
- The Indian rulers, princes, and landlords lost their authority and power due to the British expansion.
Political Reasons for the Uprising
- The British policy of territorial expansion and annexation of native Indian States antagonized the Indian rulers.
- The Doctrine of Lapse was used to annex states where the ruler died without a natural heir.
- The Subsidiary Alliance system made Indian rulers surrender their foreign relations to the East India Company and agree to maintain British troops at their headquarters.
Annexation of Awadh
- The annexation of Awadh in 1856 led to the soldiers' loss of their homes and lands, causing widespread discontent.
- The people of Awadh, including the soldiers, joined the uprising in 1857 due to the humiliating deposition of the Nawab of Awadh.
Role of Bahadur Shah Zafar
- Bahadur Shah Zafar, the Mughal emperor, was under the protection of the East India Company and was given a pension.
- He played a major role in the Uprising of 1857.
Other Factors Contributing to the Uprising
- Economic exploitation and poverty among the Indian people led to widespread discontent.
- The dissolution of the Mughal Empire and the loss of authority by the Indian rulers created an atmosphere of discontent.
- The Indian soldiers were discontent with their low pay, hard life, and ill-treatment by the British officers.
Impact of the Uprising
- The First War of Independence marked the beginning of the Indian National Movement (1857-1917).
- The uprising showed that Indians from all segments of society, including kings, landlords, tribals, and soldiers, were united against British rule.
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Test your knowledge on the Indian National Movement chapter focusing on the First War of Independence in 1857. Explore topics such as administrative changes, impact on ruling classes, middle and upper-classes, and the loss of land rights and livelihoods.
