6 Questions
What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857?
Introduction of new Enfield rifles with cartridges greased with animal fat
Who was the last Mughal emperor to actively participate in the revolt of 1857?
Bahadur Shah II
Which city was the center of the revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence?
Delhi
What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857?
Introduction of new Enfield rifles greased with animal fat
Who was the last Mughal emperor to actively participate in the revolt of 1857?
Bahadur Shah II
Which event marked the end of the revolt of 1857?
The recapture of Delhi by the British forces
Study Notes
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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