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Who proclaimed himself as Peshwa during the revolt?
Who proclaimed himself as Peshwa during the revolt?
Which leader acknowledged the suzerainty of Bahadur Shah Zafar?
Which leader acknowledged the suzerainty of Bahadur Shah Zafar?
Who fought alongside Rani Lakshmibai against the British?
Who fought alongside Rani Lakshmibai against the British?
What was one major reason for the widespread rebellion against the British?
What was one major reason for the widespread rebellion against the British?
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Which region saw a widespread popular rebellion during the uprising?
Which region saw a widespread popular rebellion during the uprising?
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What did Ahmadullah Shah prophesy regarding the British rule?
What did Ahmadullah Shah prophesy regarding the British rule?
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What was a significant concern mentioned in the telegram sent on 6 August 1857?
What was a significant concern mentioned in the telegram sent on 6 August 1857?
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What role did Begum Hazrat Mahal play during the rebellion?
What role did Begum Hazrat Mahal play during the rebellion?
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What was the primary objective of the agents sent by the Nawab of Oudh and the King of Delhi?
What was the primary objective of the agents sent by the Nawab of Oudh and the King of Delhi?
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What misinformation was spread about the new rifle cartridges among the soldiers?
What misinformation was spread about the new rifle cartridges among the soldiers?
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How did the agents attempt to persuade the soldiers to mutiny?
How did the agents attempt to persuade the soldiers to mutiny?
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What unified action were the soldiers encouraged to take against English rule?
What unified action were the soldiers encouraged to take against English rule?
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What was the response of the sepoys upon hearing the rumors about the cartridges?
What was the response of the sepoys upon hearing the rumors about the cartridges?
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What were the agents trying to restore by inciting the sepoys to mutiny?
What were the agents trying to restore by inciting the sepoys to mutiny?
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What action did Mangal Pandey take on 29 March 1857?
What action did Mangal Pandey take on 29 March 1857?
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Which emotion did the agents seek to exploit among the sepoys?
Which emotion did the agents seek to exploit among the sepoys?
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How did the agents disseminate their messages to the sepoys?
How did the agents disseminate their messages to the sepoys?
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What event triggered the refusal of the sepoys at Meerut to perform army drills?
What event triggered the refusal of the sepoys at Meerut to perform army drills?
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What was the response of the soldiers in Meerut following the punishment of the sepoys?
What was the response of the soldiers in Meerut following the punishment of the sepoys?
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Who did the soldiers rally behind as the symbol of leadership during the rebellion?
Who did the soldiers rally behind as the symbol of leadership during the rebellion?
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What actions did the sepoys take upon arriving in Delhi?
What actions did the sepoys take upon arriving in Delhi?
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What was one consequence for the sepoys who disobeyed orders in Meerut on 9 May 1857?
What was one consequence for the sepoys who disobeyed orders in Meerut on 9 May 1857?
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How many rebels were reported to have attacked the British cavalry posts on the night of 3 July 1857?
How many rebels were reported to have attacked the British cavalry posts on the night of 3 July 1857?
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What was the primary goal of the soldiers during the rebellion against the British?
What was the primary goal of the soldiers during the rebellion against the British?
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Who took charge of a large force of fighters that gathered in Delhi during the rebellion?
Who took charge of a large force of fighters that gathered in Delhi during the rebellion?
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What was one of the initial strategies adopted by the Company to handle the revolt?
What was one of the initial strategies adopted by the Company to handle the revolt?
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Which statement best describes the response of the British forces to the uprising?
Which statement best describes the response of the British forces to the uprising?
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What was one significant action taken by the rebels in Delhi during the revolt?
What was one significant action taken by the rebels in Delhi during the revolt?
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What role did Kunwar Singh play in the rebellion?
What role did Kunwar Singh play in the rebellion?
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Which location was notably recaptured from the rebels in September 1857?
Which location was notably recaptured from the rebels in September 1857?
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What characterized the gathering of religious warriors in Delhi during the rebellion?
What characterized the gathering of religious warriors in Delhi during the rebellion?
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What was the fate of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar during the rebellion?
What was the fate of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar during the rebellion?
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What significant change occurred in 1858 regarding the governance of India?
What significant change occurred in 1858 regarding the governance of India?
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Who was appointed as the personal representative of the British Crown in India?
Who was appointed as the personal representative of the British Crown in India?
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What was assured to the ruling chiefs of India after the British regained control?
What was assured to the ruling chiefs of India after the British regained control?
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What was the role of the India Council?
What was the role of the India Council?
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What title was given to the senior most British official in India after the changes in 1858?
What title was given to the senior most British official in India after the changes in 1858?
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What did the British government seek through direct control of India?
What did the British government seek through direct control of India?
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What was a condition for the ruling chiefs to maintain their territories?
What was a condition for the ruling chiefs to maintain their territories?
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What did the act passed by the British Parliament in 1858 signify?
What did the act passed by the British Parliament in 1858 signify?
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Study Notes
The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
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The Sepoy Mutiny (also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857) began as a response to the British East India Company's introduction of new rifle cartridges greased with animal fat.
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Rumors spread among sepoys that the cartridges were greased with cow and pig fat, which was seen as sacrilegious to Hindus and Muslims respectively. This sparked outrage and rebellion amongst the sepoys.
The Mutiny's Trigger: The New Rifle Cartridges
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The new Enfield rifle required sepoys to bite off the end of the cartridge to load it, leading to the belief that they were being forced to defile their religious beliefs.
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This was not only a rebellion against the British, but also a movement for a national identity. Leaders and rebels from across the country joined the fight, including Nana Saheb, Rani Lakshmibai, and Bakht Khan.
Key Figures in the Mutiny
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Mangal Pandey: A sepoy who famously protested against the new rifle cartridges. He was executed by the British for his actions.
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Bahadur Shah Zafar: The last Mughal Emperor who provided symbolic leadership to the rebels but was later exiled by the British.
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Nana Saheb: The adopted son of the late Peshwa Baji Rao, Nana Saheb led the rebellion in Kanpur and proclaimed himself Peshwa.
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Rani Lakshmibai: The queen of Jhansi who fought bravely alongside the rebels. She was killed in battle.
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Tantia Tope: A key leader of the rebellion, who helped organize and fight alongside Nana Saheb.
The Spread of the Mutiny
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The mutiny spread rapidly from Meerut to Delhi, and later to other parts of the country, including Lucknow, Kanpur, and Jhansi.
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The rebel sepoys were greatly outnumbered by the British forces, but inflicted significant losses on the British.
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The rebellion was largely unsuccessful in achieving its objectives, but it did result in the end of the British East India Company's rule over India.
British Response to the Mutiny
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The British responded with a brutal crackdown on the rebellion.
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They sent reinforcements from England, passed new laws to suppress the rebellion, and ultimately recaptured Delhi from the rebels.
The Aftermath of the Mutiny
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The Mutiny led to the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
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The British government took direct responsibility for ruling India, with the Governor-General being appointed the Viceroy.
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The British Parliament passed an Act in 1858 to ensure a more responsible management of Indian affairs.
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British rule was maintained, but with greater control exerted directly from London.
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Explore the origins and key figures of the Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Learn about the pivotal role of the new rifle cartridges and how they sparked a nationalistic response against British colonial rule. Discover prominent leaders and the impact of this significant uprising in Indian history.