The Indian Rebellion of 1857
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What happened to the authority and honor of nawabs and rajas since the mid-eighteenth century?

  • Increased significantly
  • Was voluntarily relinquished
  • Gradually eroded (correct)
  • Remained unchanged

    • What groups of people were affected by the policies of the East India Company?

  • Zamindars, missionaries, soldiers, craftsmen, serfs, nobles
  • Brahmins, warriors, traders, artisans, laborers, peasants
  • Kings, queens, peasants, landlords, tribals, soldiers (correct)
  • Merchants, artisans, priests, nomads, laborers, sepoys

    • What did many ruling families attempt to do in response to the erosion of their power and authority?

  • Relinquish their titles and properties voluntarily
  • Negotiate with the Company to protect their interests (correct)
  • Form alliances with rebellious groups
  • Seek military assistance from neighboring kingdoms

    • What measures were taken by the East India Company that led to the reduction of freedom of rulers?

    <p>Stationing residents in many courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seeking from the Company?

    <p>Recognition of her adopted son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the presence of residents in many courts?

    <p>The freedom of the rulers was reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did many ruling families respond to the erosion of their power and honor?

    <p>They attempted to negotiate with the East India Company to protect their interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the gradual loss of authority and honor on nawabs and rajas?

    <p>Their power and honor were eroded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the East India Company?

    <p>Recognition of her adopted son as the heir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the effect of the Company's policies on different groups of people?

    <p>They resisted policies and actions that harmed their interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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