The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
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Who proclaimed himself as Peshwa during the revolt?

  • Rani Lakshmibai
  • Ahmadullah Shah
  • Birjis Qadr
  • Nana Saheb (correct)
  • Which leader acknowledged the suzerainty of Bahadur Shah Zafar?

  • Rani Lakshmibai
  • Birjis Qadr (correct)
  • Nana Saheb
  • Tantia Tope
  • Who fought alongside Rani Lakshmibai against the British?

  • Ahmadullah Shah
  • Nana Saheb (correct)
  • Birjis Qadr
  • Lieutenant Colonel Tytler
  • What was one major reason for the widespread rebellion against the British?

    <p>The British forces were outnumbered and defeated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region saw a widespread popular rebellion during the uprising?

    <p>Awadh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ahmadullah Shah prophesy regarding the British rule?

    <p>The British rule would soon come to an end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant concern mentioned in the telegram sent on 6 August 1857?

    <p>The British forces were afraid of being overwhelmed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Begum Hazrat Mahal play during the rebellion?

    <p>She actively organized the uprising against the British.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the agents sent by the Nawab of Oudh and the King of Delhi?

    <p>To discover the sentiments of the sepoys and incite mutiny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misinformation was spread about the new rifle cartridges among the soldiers?

    <p>They were greased with the fat of cows and pigs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the agents attempt to persuade the soldiers to mutiny?

    <p>By spreading false stories and promises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unified action were the soldiers encouraged to take against English rule?

    <p>To act together and rise up against their rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the sepoys upon hearing the rumors about the cartridges?

    <p>They expressed anger and concern which led to unrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the agents trying to restore by inciting the sepoys to mutiny?

    <p>The throne of the Emperor of Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Mangal Pandey take on 29 March 1857?

    <p>He was hanged for attacking his officers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which emotion did the agents seek to exploit among the sepoys?

    <p>Anger towards foreign oppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the agents disseminate their messages to the sepoys?

    <p>By word of mouth among the soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered the refusal of the sepoys at Meerut to perform army drills?

    <p>The use of cartridges suspected to be coated with animal fat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the soldiers in Meerut following the punishment of the sepoys?

    <p>They marched to the jail, released the sepoys, and attacked British officers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did the soldiers rally behind as the symbol of leadership during the rebellion?

    <p>The Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions did the sepoys take upon arriving in Delhi?

    <p>They set fire to British buildings and seized weapons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence for the sepoys who disobeyed orders in Meerut on 9 May 1857?

    <p>They were dismissed and sentenced to prison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many rebels were reported to have attacked the British cavalry posts on the night of 3 July 1857?

    <p>Around 3,000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the soldiers during the rebellion against the British?

    <p>To gain independence from foreign rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who took charge of a large force of fighters that gathered in Delhi during the rebellion?

    <p>Bakht Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the initial strategies adopted by the Company to handle the revolt?

    <p>To bring reinforcements from England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the response of the British forces to the uprising?

    <p>They implemented new laws to easily convict rebels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one significant action taken by the rebels in Delhi during the revolt?

    <p>They occupied the Red Fort and Salimgarh Fort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Kunwar Singh play in the rebellion?

    <p>He was an old zamindar who joined the rebel sepoys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which location was notably recaptured from the rebels in September 1857?

    <p>Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the gathering of religious warriors in Delhi during the rebellion?

    <p>They came together to eliminate British presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar during the rebellion?

    <p>He was tried for his role in the uprising.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in 1858 regarding the governance of India?

    <p>The British Crown assumed control over Indian affairs from the East India Company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed as the personal representative of the British Crown in India?

    <p>The Viceroy of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was assured to the ruling chiefs of India after the British regained control?

    <p>Their kingdoms would be inherited by adopted sons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the India Council?

    <p>To advise the Secretary of State for India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title was given to the senior most British official in India after the changes in 1858?

    <p>Viceroy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the British government seek through direct control of India?

    <p>To ensure more responsible management of Indian affairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a condition for the ruling chiefs to maintain their territories?

    <p>They must acknowledge the British Queen as Sovereign Paramount.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the act passed by the British Parliament in 1858 signify?

    <p>Centralization of power under the British Crown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Mangal Pandey: A sepoy who famously protested against the new rifle cartridges. He was executed by the British for his actions.

    • Bahadur Shah Zafar: The last Mughal Emperor who provided symbolic leadership to the rebels but was later exiled by the British.

    • Nana Saheb: The adopted son of the late Peshwa Baji Rao, Nana Saheb led the rebellion in Kanpur and proclaimed himself Peshwa.

    • Rani Lakshmibai: The queen of Jhansi who fought bravely alongside the rebels. She was killed in battle.

    • Tantia Tope: A key leader of the rebellion, who helped organize and fight alongside Nana Saheb.

    The Spread of the Mutiny

    • The mutiny spread rapidly from Meerut to Delhi, and later to other parts of the country, including Lucknow, Kanpur, and Jhansi.

    • The rebel sepoys were greatly outnumbered by the British forces, but inflicted significant losses on the British.

    • 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

    • The British responded with a brutal crackdown on the rebellion.

    • They sent reinforcements from England, passed new laws to suppress the rebellion, and ultimately recaptured Delhi from the rebels.

    The Aftermath of the Mutiny

    • The Mutiny led to the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown.

    • The British government took direct responsibility for ruling India, with the Governor-General being appointed the Viceroy.

    • The British Parliament passed an Act in 1858 to ensure a more responsible management of Indian affairs.

    • British rule was maintained, but with greater control exerted directly from London.

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