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What was a primary cause of the Revolt of 1857?
What was a primary cause of the Revolt of 1857?
Which social group was NOT mentioned as a participant in the Revolt of 1857?
Which social group was NOT mentioned as a participant in the Revolt of 1857?
What factor contributed to the failure of the Revolt of 1857?
What factor contributed to the failure of the Revolt of 1857?
What was one of the effects of the Revolt of 1857 on colonial rule in India?
What was one of the effects of the Revolt of 1857 on colonial rule in India?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of the Revolt of 1857?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the Revolt of 1857?
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Study Notes
Prior Knowledge
- Students have prior knowledge of tribal revolts in the Indian subcontinent.
Learning Objectives
- When a revolt occurs
- Nature of the revolt
- Actors involved in the revolt
- Causes of the revolt
- How the revolt unfolded
- Spread of the revolt
- Suppression of the revolt
- Reasons for the revolt's failure
- Effects of the revolt
- Changes in colonial rule after 1857
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- British expansion policies aimed to dominate the Indian subcontinent politically
- Policies led to widespread dissatisfaction among diverse social groups.
- Numerous uprisings, especially by tribal people, show growing discontent.
When Does a Revolt Occur?
- The 1857 revolt was the culmination of long-standing discontent against British policies in India.
- Discontent accumulated over a century, from 1757 to 1857
- Political and economic exploitation led to dissatisfaction among Indian elite and the masses
- Several local uprisings, like peasant and tribal rebellions, showed growing unrest against British rule.
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Description
This quiz explores the tribal revolts that culminated in the 1857 uprising against British colonial rule in India. It covers the causes, actors, nature, and effects of the revolt, as well as changes in colonial policies following the event. Test your knowledge on the historical context and significance of these revolts.
