The Indian Rebellion of 1857
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What was the initial trigger of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

  • Civilian rebellions in central India
  • Mutiny of sepoys in Meerut (correct)
  • Military threat to British power
  • Revolt of landowners and princes

    • When did the British formally declare the end of hostilities of the Indian Rebellion?

  • 10 May 1857
  • 20 June 1858
  • 1 November 1858
  • 8 July 1859 (correct)

    • What were the diverse perceptions that fueled the Indian rebellion?

  • Civilian rebellions and mutinies
  • British amnesty and military threat
  • Invasive British-style social reforms and harsh land taxes (correct)
  • Improvements brought about by British rule

    • How did the majority of Indians respond to British rule during the rebellion?

    <p>Seemingly compliant to British rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Indian Rebellion of 1857 also known as?

    <p>The Sepoy Mutiny</p> Signup and view all the answers

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