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3. Joined by various classes like zamindars in some places, common people.
4. Bahadur Shah was declared as the leader of this revolt.
1857 revolt - less than a war of independence:
1. Mostly restricted regional spread only spread in North India.
2. Lack of mass participation from various classes like peasants, educated class etc; as was seen in later movements.
3. Lack of unity of forces and a common cause, lack of strong leader.
4. Heavy repression by British forces.
Though 1857 revolt proved to be a significant event it failed to achieve the status of war due to heavy British repression, lack of continuity, unity and spread.
Conclusion
Though 1857 revolt proved to be a significant event it failed to achieve the status of war due to heavy British repression, lack of continuity, unity and spread.
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- Clearly delineates reasons why it was less than a war
- Specific geographic and social limitations identified
- Acknowledges significance while explaining limitations
YARASI TUSHARI
The Freedom Struggle
Revolt of 1857
Why 1857 was less than a War of Independence
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