Question Q.8GS1GS1

The revolt of 1857 was far more than a mutiny, yet much less than the first war of independence. Do you agree? Substantiate your views.

Introduction

Revolt of 1857 was neither just a mutiny nor completely a War of Independence. The British empire called it a mutiny but thought not agreed to by many.

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1. First Revolt - More than Mutiny:

(A) Mutiny defined - A revolt checked, led by soldiers

(B) Participation of local soldiers - Tried for Partition of Bengal & Revolt law Fortification of local councils, etc.

2Extending the Northern India by multiple leaders, like Amir Ali, Rani Lakshmi, Nargot Calcutta/Delhi

3Hindu-Muslim Fortification on Secular places

[Issues Arose]

Destruction of British symbols & better written facts for Partition

Not first war of Independence

Destruction of British symbols & better written facts for Partition

Not first war of Independence:

1Prior to it, limited local activity, peasant uprisings, etc.

[eg- the Bengal Revolt (1800) - Changes]

2It lacked all judicial Partition, limited to North only.

3It lacked a vision for independent new society wanted law e feudal order established.

Despite that it sowed seeds of Foundation in France of India.

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SAPNA CHANDELUPSC

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Topic

Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues

The Revolt of 1857

Nature and scope of 1857 Revolt - mutiny vs war of independence

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