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Who took charge of the large force of fighters in Delhi during the rebellion?
What was the primary response of the Company to the uprising of the rebels?
Which location did the rebels occupy during their fight against the British?
Which leader joined the rebel sepoys in Bihar?
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What significant military challenge did the British forces face initially?
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What effect did the scale of the uprising have on the British Company?
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When was Delhi recaptured from the rebel forces?
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What action did the Company take regarding laws during the revolt?
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What significant action did the Company take regarding the Mughal dynasty in 1849?
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What decision was made by Governor-General Canning in 1856 regarding the Mughal lineage?
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What was a consequence of the policies imposed by the East India Company on nawabs and rajas?
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What major grievance did the sepoys have against the Company?
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What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the East India Company?
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What was one of the reasons for discontent among the peasants?
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How were the descendants of Bahadur Shah Zafar referred to after his death?
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Why did the British government assert it was necessary to annex Awadh?
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What action did the Company take concerning the military forces of the nawabs?
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What belief did many people hold regarding crossing the sea?
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What fate did many peasants face due to their financial difficulties?
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Which of the following attempts by the nawabs was rejected by the Company?
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What role did Governor-General Dalhousie play in relation to the Mughal family?
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What characterizes the relationship between the British and locals as mentioned in the content?
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During which period did the power of nawabs and rajas begin to erode significantly?
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What event prompted the sepoys to caution against the journey to Mathura?
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Who was Nana Saheb in relation to Peshwa Baji Rao II?
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What was the reaction of the kings to the eighty-four rules announced by the English?
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What did Sitaram Pande believe influenced the sepoys' perception of trust in the government?
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In what year did Sitaram Pande retire from the Bengal Native Army?
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What motivated the sepoys to consider plotting against the government?
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What role did Norgate play in relation to Sitaram Pande's memoirs?
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What was the subject of the gathering of kings and princes in Calcutta?
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Which position did Sitaram Pande hold in the Bengal Native Army?
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What was the initial response of the sepoys when ordered to go to Burma by sea?
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Which year did the Company pass a law requiring new sepoys to serve overseas if needed?
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What was one significant change that the British promoted among Indian society?
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Why did many Indians feel threatened by British reforms?
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What was the reaction of some sepoys towards the reforms implemented by the British?
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What change did the law passed in 1850 facilitate concerning conversion to Christianity?
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Which role did Christian missionaries have in British India after 1830?
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What was a common sentiment shared among peasants and sepoys about British practices?
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What was the main objective of the agents sent by the Nawab of Oudh and the King of Delhi?
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Which rumor contributed to the excitement among the regiments regarding the new rifles?
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What kind of tactics did the agents employ to incite mutiny among the sepoys?
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What did the agents claim was within the army's capabilities?
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How did the news about the cartridges spread among the regiments?
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What can be inferred about the sentiments of the soldiers towards their rulers?
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What was a significant action taken by the Sarkar during this period?
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What did the sepoys believe about the new rifle cartridges?
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Study Notes
When People Rebel (1857 and After)
- Policies of the East India Company impacted various groups (kings, queens, peasants, landlords, tribals, soldiers) differently.
- Resistance to policies and actions that harmed people's interests or sentiments were observed.
- Nawabs and Rajas gradually lost power since the mid-18th century.
- Loss of authority, reduced freedom, disbanded armed forces, and loss of revenues and territories were factors in the decline of their power.
- Ruling families tried to negotiate with the Company for protection of their interests. Rani Lakshmibai sought recognition for her adopted son, and Nana Saheb for his own.
- Peasants and zamindars resented high taxes and rigid revenue collection methods.
- Loss of land due to loans and economic hardship.
- Sepoys faced unhappiness with pay, allowances, and service conditions.
- Religious sensibilities were violated with new rules.
- Crossing the sea was perceived as losing one's religion and caste, affecting the sepoy's willingness to serve overseas.
- Anger of peasants spread among the sepoys.
- British believed Indian society needed reforms like ending Sati, encouraging widow remarriage, and promoting English-language education.
- Religious conversions to Christianity were facilitated by new laws.
- Many Indians felt that British policies threatened their social customs and religion.
- People developed different viewpoints regarding existing social practices.
- This led to different reform movements.
- Sepoy’s mutinies started in Meerut and spread throughout North India.
Responses to Reforms
- British wanted to reform Indian society.
- Laws to stop Sati and encourage widow remarriage were passed.
- English-language education was encouraged.
- Christian missionaries gained more freedom.
- Indians felt that British policies threatened their traditions and ways of life.
The List of Eighty-Four Rules
- A list of eighty-four rules were imposed on various kings and rulers by the English.
- These rules were designed to change the religious practices of the Indians.
From Meerut to Delhi
- Mangal Pandey was hanged for attacking his officers in Barrackpore.
- Sepoys in Meerut refused to use new cartridges due to concerns about religious contamination.
- The Meerut sepoys marched to Delhi, killing British officers and setting fire to buildings.
- The soldiers declared war on the British and announced Bahadur Shah Zafar as their leader.
The Rebellion Spreads
- The uprising in Delhi sparked revolts in other parts of North India.
- Rani Lakshmibai, Nana Saheb, and others led rebellions.
- Bahadur Shah Zafar sought support from various rulers and chiefs.
The Company Fights Back
- Reinforcements from England quelled the revolt.
- Delhi was recaptured in September 1857.
- Bahadur Shah Zafar was imprisoned, and his sons were executed.
- Rebellions continued in other regions like Lucknow and Jhansi, but were eventually suppressed.
Aftermath
- The East India Company's rule was transferred to the British Crown via new acts of Parliament.
- Direct British rule was established in India.
- Guaranteed the territories of chiefs and rulers to be protected.
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Explore the events and consequences surrounding the 1857 rebellion against East India Company policies. This quiz delves into the perspectives of various groups affected, including kings, peasants, and soldiers, as they resisted harmful actions that affected their rights and authority. Discover the key figures and motivations behind this pivotal moment in history.
