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When People Rebel 1857 And After (The Great Uprising) Class – VIII Social Sciences Subodh Public School (Affiliated to C.B.S.E.) Airport, Jaipur To access the comic book and additional interactive digital content, download DIKSHA app from Google Play Store on your Android smartphone or tablet.  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Acknowledgement It is a matter of immense pleasure to acknowledge that this Graphic Novel is the outcome of co-ordination and team work of teachers from different subjects and classes of Subodh Public School, Near Airport Terminal 1, Jaipur. Graphic Novel Development Committee Coordination Mr. Anil Kumar Gokhroo Convener, Subodh Public School, Airport Ms. Kamaljeet Yadav Principal Ms. Prachi Yadav Coordinator Script & Dialogues Ms. Vasudatta Sabal T.G.T. Social Science Art & Graphic Ms. Sheetal Jain IT Support Mr. Manoj Singh Taragi Language Support Ms. Samiksha Jain Ms. Shilpi Dutta Training and Mr. Sandeep Sethi Ideation Educationist, Director (Education) M.S.M.S –II Museum Trust , Jaipur To access the comic book and additional interactive digital content, download DIKSHA app from Google Play Store on your Android smartphone or tablet.  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Disclaimer This book is published as a learning material to enable the students to have a better understanding of When People Rebel 1857 and After. Printed & Published by : Subodh Public School Near Airport Terminal 1, Jaipur. Preface The Revolt of 1857 is also known as First War of Independence. It holds an important position in the history of India. It tells us about the sacrifices that our Freedom fighters did for India. Keeping all these things in mind, this Graphic Novel is prepared for students, so that they can also feel the challenges faced by our freedom fighters. This novel throws light on the reasons for the Revolt of 1857. It also depicts how the Revolt spread to the different parts of India, the reaction of British Empire towards it and what were the outcomes after the Revolt. The Novel is enriched with curiosity, adventure and patriotism that will stimulate the knowledge and will cultivate spirit of nationalism in present generation.  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Contents.. S.No. Topic Page No. 1 Learning Outcomes and Story Board 1 2 Characters 2 3 Introduction of Revolt 3-4 3 Dadaji’s Expressions – Economic Reasons of the 5-14 Revolt 4 Walk with father – Political, Cultural and Social 15-24 Reasons of the Revolt 5 Dadaji’s Expressions – Military Causes of the 25-31 Revolt 6 Check your knowledge : Crossword 32 7 School Time – Discussion on Revolt 33-38 8 Presentation by students – Spread and 39-50 Suppression of the Revolt 9 Fun time: Match the columns 51 10 Class Discussion – After the Revolt of 1857 52-57 11 Quick View – Major Centers of the Revolt 58 (Map) 12 Let’s Revise 59 13 Answer Key and Bibliography 60  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Learning Outcomes Through this lesson students will be able to: 1. Identify the causes of revolt of 1857. 2. Understand how the Revolt originate and spread to different parts of North India. 3. Demonstrate how the revolt was suppressed by the Britishers. 4. Analyze the changes during the colonial rule after the revolt of 1857. Story Board 1  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Characters Ms. Vasudatta Grandparent Dada ji Veer – 13 years old boy Veera- 9 years girl Mr. Rohit (Social Sciences Teacher ) (Retired Lecturer) (Student of Class VIII) (Veer’s Sister) (Father of Veer and Veera) Aman – Veer’s Friend Vihan– Veer’s Friend Anchors 1 Anchors 2 Mangal Pandey Begum Hazrat Mahal – Birjis Qadr – Rani Laxmi Bai – Tantya Tope – Wife of Wajid Ali Shah Son of Wajid Ali Shah Bahadur Shah Zafar – Queen of Jhansi Led Revolt at Kanpur (Nawab of Awadh) (Nawab of Awadh) The Last Mughal Ruler Nana Saheb - Adopted son of Indian Peasants Sepoys Artisan Indian Sepoys Peshwa Baji Rao 2  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Veer’s family is sitting and watching a movie on the television. The name of the movie is ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’. Inquilab Jindabaad Papa. What is Inquilab? Inquilab means Revolution or uprising. Ahhh! Again so heavy words, will I want to you please explain to me in a understand simple way. Ok , I will tell you about the Revolution. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 3 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After After the movie, Dadaji, Veer and Veera moved to Dadaji’s room and Dadaji explains to them about Revolution. A revolt is a violent action/series of actions taken by anyone against something wrong. Then what is a Revolution dadaji? Revolution is a change brought by the population in political power and organization. Ok , dada ji. It was in the same way when Indians revolted to get freedom. Yes, Are you interested in knowing about the First war Yes, I have read that India got of India’s Independence? Freedom from Britishers in 1947. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 4 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Yes my dear. We got freedom in How did it start? 1947, but the struggle started Dadaji please tell us. long before that. Britishers came to India in 16th century as traders but soon became the rulers. Yes dadaji, I read it in my 7th grade. Britishers exploited India It’s wrong and bad. Did people for their benefit only. not raise their voice against them? SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 5 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Do you mean that they were not united? Yes Veer, it’s true. India’s irony was that it was divided in smaller Kingdoms/Riyaasats. Dadaji my Teacher tells us that – Britishers took full advantage “United we stand, divided we fall.” of Indians for not being united. Then Dadaji, how did people Revolt Ok ! Let’s move to the library, I will show you Britishers became more powerful something. and everyone started suffering under their rule. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 6 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After They reached the library where Dadaji took out a book on the Revolt of 1857. On one page of the book the causes for the revolt was mentioned. Kings, Queens, Peasants, Landlords, Tribals, Soldiers were affected in different ways. Competition between Hand Made and Machine Made Goods Heavy Taxes and rigid Economic method of revenue collection Removal of Ruling Class Doctrine of Lapse Subsidiary Alliance Political Annexation of Awadh Banning of ‘Sati Pratha’ Cultural and Widow Re-Marriage Social Western Education Conversion into Christianity Less wages to Sepoys Unfair treatment Military No promotion for Sepoys Conditions of service Introduction of new Enfield Rifle and Immediate Cartridges. Factors SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 7 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Dadaji opens the book and shows a page to both the children. We collect revenue from the peasants. If any peasant fails to pay the revenue then his land would become a part of the British Empire. Dadaji continues - On the other hand, peasants faced problem of high revenue and worried about their future. I do not have enough money to pay such high revenue. This season my crops failed due to lack of rainfall. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 8 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Ohh! It’s really a pity. How to pay the revenue now? Poor peasants, it must be very hard for them. Peasants were forced to take money from the moneylenders to pay taxes. Britishers were so bad. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 9 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Dadaji turns the page and continues : Due to Industrial Revolution in England, goods were manufactured in the industries. In India, Textile and other craft items were still made by hand. An unfair competition started between machine made goods and Indian artisans and craftsmen. We are still making textile by hands. How can we compete with machine made textile/fabric? SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 10 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Dadaji turns the page and continues : Textile Material We are produced on Ahhh…we are less expensive, machines, it feels so good. fine and less time consuming.. Everyone wants to purchase me. Dadaji, why are the handmade Veera, these are expensive because goods and textile still costly as these are unique and made by the compared to machine made textiles. experts using the best material. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 11 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Entry of Mr. Rohit (Father of Veer and Veera) in the Room.. Do you know, it is time and energy consuming. It needs many hours of work, creativity, devotion and patience. And ??? The most important thing is … “Skill” Now I understand Children do you why handmade know something? goods are so fine. What Papa? Before Industrial Revolution, cotton cloth was in huge demand in the European market. This unfair competition ruined Indian textile industry completely. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 12 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Dadaji turns the page and continues : “Due to annexation of the provinces by the British, the Indian Rulers were removed. Due to the removal of Ruling Class those who were depended on them like : Artisans, Musicians, Craftsmen and Priests lost their source of livelihood. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 13 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Dadaji and Papa, let’s move out in the garden. Ohh..Veera ! I am tired. Yes Veera, let Dadaji take rest. Then who will tell us, what happened after that? Don’t worry, I Yeah! Let’s move to will tell you. the garden. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 14 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Papa, what did the Britishers Rajas, Maharajas and Nawabs lost their do after Annexation? powers and freedom due to the presence of a Resident in their court. Their armed forces were banned. No right to collect Revenue and territories were annexed. Did the Nawabs not raise their voice against this? SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 15 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After They didn’t raise voice. Some of the rulers tried to negotiate with the Britishers but they refused. Who negotiated for what? Mr. Rohit explained : Peshwa Baji Rao-II wanted his adopted son Nana Saheb to be given pension after his death and Rani Laxmi Bai, the queen of Jhansi… SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 16 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Rani Laxmi Bai !! Papa is that the one for whom this poem is devoted by Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, the famous poetess? “Bundele har bolo ke muh, Humne suni kahani thi, Khoob ladi mardani wo to Jhansi wali Rani thi… Bundele har bolo ke muh, Humne suni kahani thi, Khoob ladi mardani wo to Jhansi wali Rani thi…” SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 17 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Yes Veera, Rani Laxmi Bai fought very bravely against the Britishers. Did Rani Laxmi Bai negotiate? Yes Veer, after the death of Raja Gangadhar Rao, his wife Rani Laxmi Bai wanted her adopted son Damodar Rao to be recognized as the King of Jhansi. Ok, but why their demands were refused by the Britishers? SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 18 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After They were refused as they had signed a Subsidiary Alliance. Sub! Sub! Subsi ! What? It’s Subsidiary Alliance Veera. The Rulers who signed it, lost all their powers and became Ohh! That is why Rulers’/Nawabs’ dependent on the Britishers. demands were not accepted Yes, through Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse, many territories were annexed. Very clever act. Doctrine of Lapse (Year 1848) – An Annexation policy in which if any Indian ruler dies without leaving a male heir, his kingdom would automatically passes over to the British. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 19 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Britishers also annexed territories Like Awadh? I on the basis of misgovernance. have read about it. Yes, Veer. Britishers even did not stop here. They wanted to end Mughal dynasty so they removed the name of Mughal kings from the coins. Was Bahadur Shah Zafar Yes Veer, and the Britishers decided to shift the last Mughal ruler? his family from the Red Fort after his death. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 20 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Mr. Rohit (Papa) continues : And none of his Then? descendants would be recognized as kings. Children, do you think that the Britishers could ever do something good for the Indians? They would just be called Princes. No, I don’t think so. I agree with Veera. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 21 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After What is Sati Custom ? Papa. When a woman who burns But they did. To reform herself willingly on the Indian society, they banned funeral pyre of her husband Sati Custom. was Sati Custom. Terrible ! Burnt alive? Yes Veera, One of the cruelest act in the name of custom. Oh! Really. What else did the They legalized Widow Britishers do good for Re-marriage and encouraged the Indian Society? English-education. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 22 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After They started walking… But all these reforms were not liked by I think orthodox people many sections of the Indian Society. would have opposed it. Papa, what are the other reasons that created anger against the Britishers? Fear among the people, as many Yes, you are Indians began to feel that the British correct. were destroying their religion. On what basis was A law passed in 1850 which this fear created? allowed a Christian convert to inherit his ancestral property. Hmm! Indians had always been particular for their religion. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 23 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Yes, the belief that their religion was under threat, all the sections of the society united against the Britishers. Thank you Papa, Now let’s go back. Ok it’s also getting dark. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 24 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After At home all of them went to Dadaji’s Room. How are you Good! How was Dadaji? your walk? Excellent Dadaji. Sure ! Tell me, what did your Papa tell you about the Revolt? Kids, I have to do my office work, now dadaji will tell you more about the Revolt of 1857. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 25 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After He explained the reason of anger of the Indians due to the policies of Britishers. Nawabs, Rulers, Local Public all were against the Britishers. I agree, but Sepoys too contributed to the unrest, the most. Sepoys ! How come? SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 26 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Yes Veer, they were also unhappy with Why Dadaji? the Britishers. Veera, bring the book from the library “The Revolt of 1857”.. Sure Dadaji. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 27 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Veera took the book from the library and went back to Dadaji’s room. Dadaji opens the book to show the reasons for anger of Sepoys against Britishers. All high posts are reserved for the British. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 28 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After We are paid very less wages and treated unfairly by the British Officers. We are not allowed to wear Caste and Religious marks. The Bhatta(Allowance) which we used to get at the time of overseas war is also withdrawn. We have a threat to travel overseas which can result into out of caste/society as had been our tradition. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 29 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After How can travelling overseas be a reason to make someone ‘out of caste’? It was a popular belief that is why Sepoys refused to travel Burma to fight in 1824. (First Anglo-Burmese War) Did the British accept? No, those Sepoys who refused were severely punished. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 30 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After A new law was passed in 1856 which stated the new recruits could not refuse to travel overseas. Children's mother calls them. Thank you Dadaji, but would love to know more about it. Good Night Ya, it’s too late. Dadaji Good Night children SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 31 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Check your knowledge… - : CROSSWORD : - Across Down 1. They came as traders but soon 4. Peasants suffered due to became the rulers. high________ collection. 2. This Revolution was responsible for 5. By signing this alliance, all rulers lost throwing Indian textile out of the their power and became dependent market. on the British. 3. They contributed to the unrest the 6. Given at the time of overseas war to most. Sepoys was withdrawn. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 32 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Next day in school. Veer and his friends standing in group. Veer shared what he learned the previous day from his Dadaji and Father. What was the immediate I have watched Mangal Pandey reason to Revolt? Movie, it shows the immediate reason for the Revolt of 1857. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 33 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Use of new greased cartridges. Greased cartridges! What do you mean by that? How come a cartridge was responsible for a Revolt? A new rifle, Enfield-Rifle, was introduced in the Army. The soldiers had to bite off the greased wrapper of the cartridge by mouth before loading it, which was refused by the Sepoys. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 34 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After But that is normal and that one cannot fire a rifle without cartridge.. Yes, but the grease of the wrapper of the cartridges was made of cow and pig fats. Oh! Cow and Pig fat? We worship a cow and Hussain told me that a pig is considered dirty and they don’t eat pork. Yes Veer, that is why Sepoys refused to use it. The bell rings. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 35 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After After assembly, students reach the class. Students and teacher wish each other. Students, Inter-School Club Activities are scheduled in the next week. Ok Ma’am. Wow! History Club students are going to present a play. Tell me the topic which you want to enact? 36 SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Mangal Pandey Rani Laxmi Bai Great ! The Revolt of 1857. This topic The Revolt of 1857. will cover the other topics too. It will be interesting Ma’am. Ok Ma’am. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 37 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After The teacher advised the students to collect the information about the Revolt of 1857 from books, internet, articles and magazines. Library : Research through books Computer Lab : Research through Google Art & Craft Workshop : Preparing Properties SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 38 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After In continuation of the Inter-School Club Activity, History Club students will present a play on ‘The Revolt of 1857’. Namaskar, Welcome to all. The Britishers faced a massive Rebellion from Northern part of India in May 1857 Sepoys Mutinied in several places, a large number of people from different section of the society rose up in the Rebellion. Let’s see how and what happened? I am Mangal Pandey. I was a Sepoy in the Fifth British Company of the 34th Native Infantry Regiment stationed at Barrackpore. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 39 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After I was the first soldier On 29th March, 1857, I was hanged to to protest against the death in Barrackpore for attacking my new cartridges. officers. This was the beginning of the Revolt of 1857. My sacrifice caused unrest in our army camps across India. On 24th April 1857, 85 soldiers of the 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry stationed at Meerut, refused to do the army drill using the new cartridges. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 40 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Sepoys were publicly humiliated, dismissed from service and then jailed. The soldiers marched to the jail in Meerut to release the imprisoned Sepoys. They attacked and killed British officers. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 41 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After They captured guns, ammunitions and set fire to the buildings and properties of the British and declared the war on the firangis. POLICE STATION The Sepoys of Meerut rode all night of May 10, 1857 to reach Delhi (84 Km). The Regiments stationed at Delhi also rose up in the rebellion. British Officers in Delhi were killed, arms and ammunitions seized and buildings set on fire. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 42 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Triumphant soldiers gathered around the walls of the Red Fort where Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal ruler (1837-1857) lived. We want you to be our leader. I am not at all interested to challenge the mighty British power. The soldiers persisted. The ageing Emperor had to accept the demand to lead. Bahadur Shah wrote letters to all the chiefs and rulers to unite and organize a confederacy of Indian states to fight the British. Most small rulers and chieftains controlled different territories on behalf of the Mughal ruler. Many of them felt that if the Mughal Emporer could rule again, they too would be able to rule once more, under Mughal Authorities not the Britishers. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 43 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After The British had not expected such a big Revolt. They thought the disturbance caused by the issue of the cartridges would die down. The Rebellion Spread. Regiment after regiment mutinied and took off to join other troops at nodal points like Delhi, Kanpur and Lucknow. The people of the towns and villages, local leaders, Zamindars and Chiefs rose up in rebellion and fought against the British. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 44 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Nana Saheb, the adopted son of the Late Peshwa Baji Rao declared himself as Governor under Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. Call all my armed forces, let’s throw out the British from India and expel the British garrison from the city. Garrison – A groups of troops stationed in a town to defend it. In Lucknow, Birjis Qadr, the son of the deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, acknowledged the suzerainty of Bahadur Shah Zafar and proclaimed himself as the new Nawab of Awadh. I declare myself as the Nawab. Suzerainty – Overlord. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 45 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Begam Hazrat Mahal (Wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah) took an active part in organizing the uprising against the British. We all must be together to fight against Britishers. In Jhansi, Rani Laxmi Bai joined the rebel Sepoys and fought against the British along with Tantia Tope the General of Nana Saheb. We together fight against the Britishers. I will not surrender my Jhansi to them. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 46 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After The British were greatly out This convinced the people that the numbered by the Rebel rule of British had collapsed for forces. good and gave them confidence to join the rebellion. They were defeated in number of battles. Many leaders from different areas joined the Rebellion. Some of them were.. Ahmadullah Shah, a maulvi from Faizabad, prophesied that the rule of the British would come to an end soon. Prophesied–Prediction/say that what will happen in He raised a huge the future. force of supporters. Bakht Khan, A soldier from Bareilley, took charge of a large force of fighters who came to Delhi. He became a key military leader of the Rebellion. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After In Bihar, an old zamindar, Kunwar Singh, joined the rebel Sepoys and battled with the British for many months. The Company fights back. The company decided to repress the Revolt with all its might. It brought reinforcement from England, passed new laws so that the rebels could be convicted with ease. Delhi was recaptured from the rebel forces in September 1857. The last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried in the court and sentenced life imprisonment. He died in November 1862 in Rangoon jail. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 48 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Lucknow was also taken from Birjis Qadr in March 1858. Rani Laxmi Bai was martyred defending Jhansi in June 1858. Tantia Tope escaped to the jungles of central India. BLOCK - 136 BLOCK - 137 He continued to fight a Guerrilla War with the support of many tribal and peasant leaders. He was captured, tried and killed in April 1859. The British also tried their best to win back the loyalty of Rulers and Nawabs. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 49 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After The Rulers and Nawabs who were loyal towards the British, continued to rule and practiced Diwani rights in their areas. The British had regained the control of the country by the end of 1858. They could not carry on ruling the land with the same policies any more. Thank You!!! SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 50 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Fun time… Match the Column Column-A Column-B 1. (a) She fought for Jhansi 2. (b) Hanged to death on 29th March 1857 in Barrackpore. 3. (c) Last Mughal Ruler. 4. (d) Fought from Lucknow against the Britishers. 5. (e) Expel the Garrison from the city. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 51 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Next Day in Class – The teacher praised students for their efforts and performance for the play. Now I would like to share what happened aftermath The Revolt of 1857. The British Parliament passed an Act in 1858 and transferred the powers of East India Company to the British Crown for Indian affairs. A member of the British Cabinet was appointed the Secretary of State for India. Why Ma’am? He was made responsible for all matters related to Ma’am, was their any Yes, it was the the Governance of India. council to advise him? Indian Council. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 52 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After What was the role of the Viceroy? The Governor General of India was given the title of Viceroy. He was the personal representative of the Crown. By this, what did the British Government want to do? British Government accepted the direct responsibility for ruling India. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 53 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After All ruling chiefs of the country were assured that their territory would never be annexed in future. Does it mean that they were allowed to pass on their kingdoms to their heirs including adopted sons? Yes, but they were made to acknowledge the British Queen as their Sovereign Paramount. What is Paramount? SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 54 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After It means Supreme. The Indians were to hold their kingdoms as subordinates of the British Crown. What about Indian Sepoys? A proportion of Indian Sepoys in the army would be reduced and the number of European soldiers would be increased. But, more Sepoys would be That must be because Indian recruited among the Gurkhas, Sepoys participated in the Revolt. Sikhs and Pathans. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 55 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Why did they recruit Sepoys from As they helped the these three groups only? Britishers to suppress the Revolt. The land and property of Muslims was Did the reforms done by confiscated on a large scale and they were Britishers continue? treated with suspicion and hostility. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 56 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After No, the British decided to respect the customary religious and social practices of the people in India. Policies were made to protect landlords and Zamindars and given them security of rights over their lands. So I hope you all are now aware about the changes that came after the Revolt of 1857. We are proud of our Martyrs. Yes Ma’am. Yes Ma’am. Thus, a new phase of History began after ‘The Revolt of 1857’ SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 57 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Quick View Major Centers of the Revolt SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 58 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Let’s Revise… A. Tick the correct option for the given statements : 1. A law which allowed a Christian convert to inherit ancestral property was passed in _____ i) 1851 ii) 1850 iii) 1852 2. He fought against British Empire from Faizabad. i) Ahmadullah ii) Bakht Khan iii) Kunwar Singh 3. He used Guerrilla Warfare to fight against the British. i) Rani Laxmi Bai ii) Tantia Tope iii) Nana Saheb 4. 85 soldiers stationed at Merrut, refused to use the cartridges on - i) March 29, 1857 ii) April 24, 1857 iii) May 10, 1857 B. TRUE OR FALSE : 1. Annexation of Awadh is a Social cause for the Revolt of 1857. 2. Introduction of new Enfield Rifle and Cartridges were the immediate factor for the Revolt of 1857. 3. Hand made goods / textile are less time consuming and cheaper. 4. Nana Saheb was the adopted son of Baji Rao II. C. Give one word for the following sentences : 1. The Indian soldiers in the British army. 2. An Annexation policy in which if any Indian ruler dies without leaving a male heir , his kingdom would automatically pass over to the British. 3. Burning of women in the funeral pyre of her husband. 4. The first sepoy who refused to use the greased cartridges. SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 59 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After Answer Key Crossword Across: 1. BRITISHERS 2. INDUSTRIAL 3. SEPOYS Down : 4. REVENUE 5. SUBSIDIARY 6. BHATTA Match the following : 1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (e) 5. (b) Let’s Revise MCQ : 1. ii- 1850 2. i-Ahmadullah Shah 3. ii-Tantiya Tope 4. ii- April 24, 1857 B. True and False : 1. False 2. True 3. False 4.True C. One word : 1. Sepoys 2. Doctrine of Lapse 3. Sati Custom 4. Mangal Pandey Bibliography 1. NCERT 2. The Legend of Bhagat Singh – Movie Scenes 3. Mangal Pandey : The Rising – Movie Scenes 4. Google Contents (Smart Board Scenes) 5. Expression Editor Website - many-fe.noprod- b.kmt.orange.com 6. Map of India – Zigya App SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL 60 NEAR AIRPORT TERMINAL-1, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After “Be willing to be a beginner... but grow through what you go through…” Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savouring the journey. Only difficult roads lead to the best places, when things do not go easy, let's remember that every challenge - every adversity - contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth. It was a great opportunity for the teachers to showcase their creativity through this Graphic Novel and the teachers did an excellent job. I am sure that this Graphic Novel will surely explain the difficult concepts to the learners in an interesting way. I wish the publication very best. N. R. KOTHARI PRESIDENT SHRI. S. S. JAIN SUBODH SHIKSHA SAMITI, JAIPUR. Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential. Satisfaction lies in the effort. If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. Resolution to succeed is more important than anything. Teachers, your ability has taken you to the new height of success. This Graphic Novel is a great job and this is the result of your dedication and hard work and yes…confidence too in the tough time of the pandemic. Many congratulations to the mentor and team Subodh. S. S. BOTHRA HONY. SECREATARY SHRI. S. S. JAIN SUBODH SHIKSHA SAMITI, JAIPUR.  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After “The Law of Universe neither blesses us nor punishes us, it only responds to the vibrations of our Attitude…” Happiness in life depends on how we perceive it, but it's a simple fact that without efforts we cannot gain anything. As we grow in years more efforts and work need to be done. When we do something selflessly for the society, it makes us more humane and teaches to respect humanity. The dedication, enthusiasm and insight of the team of teachers in designing the Graphic Novel is really inspiring. VINOD LODHA JOINT SECRETARY SHRI. S. S. JAIN SUBODH SHIKSHA SAMITI, JAIPUR. Knowledge becomes invaluable when put into practice… hence students should understand the values of practice. We may need book…we may need internet…but the best cure for curiosity is creativity. Graphic Novel is the creativity of the team of teachers. Their perseverance has helped them to accomplish this task. Congratulations for their accomplishment and to utilise this challenging time into creativity. ANIL KUMAR GOKHROO CONVENER SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL, AIPRORT, JAIPUR  GRAPHIC NOVEL : When People Rebel 1857 and After From the Principal’s Desk “Creativity is what drive innovation and progress…” The work done in this pursuit was a journey of self-exploration of creativity, ideas, thoughts, team spirit, collaboration, co-ordination and much more than all this. Initially when the idea of graphic novel was shared the response of some teachers was a kind of ‘Wishful thinking for some doubt’ for self etc. It took some time for the teachers to decide of the topic and class, to start putting the text in the form of graphic novel. After a few days of processing thoughts, discussions, there was a need of orientation and exchange of ideas. It was significant to convey complex ideas and theories in a creative manner. After the orientation sessions teachers felt more confident but when the things were put on the paper, they were to adopt different roles e.g. story– teller, sketcher to draw the characters, more imagination to select names from the context, expressions with cultural diversity, authenticity with aesthetics etc. The effort to make a graphic novel to create interest and understanding of the reader had been a challenging task. We hope that readers will acquire the same. It had been a time exhausting exercise and simultaneously carries an attribute to a new hope, enthusiasm, innovation and confidence in team members. The Information Technology Teachers and Fine Arts Teachers too contributed a lot, since the context was to be put in different blocks without losing the context and the attempt to make learning interesting and meaningful. The objective of graphic novel is to encourage critical thinking in the learners, eliminate the learning gap and to promote experiential learning. It was observed that during the process teachers’ acceptability of ideas creativity, co-operation, adaptability was a marvelous example of team spirit. Each teacher is feeling more cognizant, confident, energetic, enriched and motivated. We wish the journey of happy and joyful learning will continue… KAMALJEET YADAV PRINCIPAL SUBODH PUBLIC SCHOOL, AIRPORT, JAIPUR To access the comic book and additional interactive digital content, download DIKSHA app from Google Play Store on your Android smartphone or tablet.  Summary of the Novel A family in which a boy named Veer asked questions regarding the revolution when he watched a movie ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’ on the TV. His grandfather explained to him the meaning of revolution which took him to The Story of the Revolt of 1857. Grandfather explained the reasons why the revolt took place which was further carried by Mr. Rohit. Next day in the school, his Social Science teacher wanted the History club students to do a project for which she took the topic ‘When People Rebel 1857 and After’. History Club students performed a skit to present the spread and suppression of The Revolt of 1857. This led to the development of the chapter. Next day in the class teacher praised students for their efforts and discussed the aftermath of The Revolt of 1857.. Subodh Public School (Affiliated to C.B.S.E.) Near Airport Terminal – 1, Jaipur – 302029 Ph.: 0141 – 2790640, 2983262 Website : www.spsairport.com /spsairportjpr To access the comic book and additional interactive digital content, download DIKSHA app from Google Play Store on your Android smartphone or tablet.