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What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857?
What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857?
- Rising influence of Indian princes in British administration
- Imposition of heavy taxes on Indian farmers
- British attempt to impose Christianity on Indian soldiers
- Introduction of new Enfield rifles with cartridges greased with animal fat (correct)
Who was the last Mughal emperor to actively participate in the revolt of 1857?
Who was the last Mughal emperor to actively participate in the revolt of 1857?
- Shah Jahan
- Aurangzeb
- Bahadur Shah II (correct)
- Jahangir
Which city was the center of the revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence?
Which city was the center of the revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence?
- Chennai
- Delhi (correct)
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857?
What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857?
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Who was the last Mughal emperor to actively participate in the revolt of 1857?
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Which event marked the end of the revolt of 1857?
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Revolt of 1857
- The immediate cause of the revolt was the introduction of greased cartridges, which was seen as a violation of the religious beliefs of the sepoys.
- Bahadur Shah II, also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar, was the last Mughal emperor to actively participate in the revolt.
- Delhi was the center of the revolt, also known as the First War of Independence.
- The event that marked the end of the revolt was the capture of Bahadur Shah II by the British on September 20, 1857.
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