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What was the initial trigger of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
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?
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?
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?
How did the majority of Indians respond to British rule during the rebellion?
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What was the Indian Rebellion of 1857 also known as?
What was the Indian Rebellion of 1857 also known as?
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