The Revolt of 1857

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During which year did the Revolt of 1857 take place?

1867
1847
1877
1857 (correct)

Which city was considered the center of the Revolt of 1857?

Lucknow
Mumbai
Kolkata
Delhi (correct)

Who was the last Mughal emperor during the time of the Revolt of 1857?

Bahadur Shah II (correct)
Aurangzeb
Shah Jahan
Akbar II

Which event is commonly regarded as the starting point of the Revolt of 1857?

The execution of Mangal Pandey by the British (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Revolt of 1857?

Loss of Indian princely states (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Indian rebels during the Revolt of 1857 in Delhi?

Bahadur Shah II (D) Signup and view all the answers

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When did the Revolt of 1857 occur?

The year in which the Revolt of 1857, a major uprising against British rule in India, took place.

What city was the center of the Revolt of 1857?

The city, also known as the capital of the Mughal empire, played a central role in the Revolt of 1857.

Who was the last Mughal emperor during the Revolt of 1857?

The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II, became a symbol of resistance against British rule during the Revolt of 1857.

What event sparked the Revolt of 1857?

Triggered by the execution of Mangal Pandey, a sepoy, for opposing the new Enfield rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with animal fat, this event marked the beginning of the 1857 revolt.

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What was NOT a cause of the Revolt of 1857?

The Revolt of 1857 was caused by a combination of factors, including the introduction of controversial cartridges greased with animal fat, perceived discrimination against Indian soldiers, and the growing resentment against British policies. Loss of Indian princely states, however, was not a primary cause.

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Who led the rebels in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?

Bahadur Shah II, the exiled Mughal emperor, became the figurehead of the Indian rebels in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857.

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Study Notes

Revolt of 1857

The Revolt of 1857 took place in 1857.
The city of Delhi was considered the center of the Revolt of 1857.
Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor during the time of the Revolt of 1857.
The event commonly regarded as the starting point of the Revolt of 1857 is the Mangal Pandey incident at Barrackpore.
The economic exploitation of Indian industries by the British East India Company was NOT a cause of the Revolt of 1857.
Bahadur Shah II was the leader of the Indian rebels during the Revolt of 1857 in Delhi.

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Test your knowledge of the Revolt of 1857 with this quiz! Discover the year it took place, the last Mughal emperor involved, and the significant city at the center of the rebellion. Challenge yourself and learn more about this important event in Indian history.