Question

1.What was the nature of revolts against the British before the first war of Independence??
2.Why was the "war of 1857" hailed as the first war of Independence?
3.Mention two political causes of the first war of Independence.
4.Name the four ways in which the British expanded their territorial power in India.
5.What was the Subsidiary Alliance?
6.Name two Indian States brought under the British control using the Subsidiary Alliance.

Answer 1

Q.no 2. Ans = The revolt of 1857 is known as the First war of independence because it was the first war in which people from almost all parts of the country fought against British of single motive of independence. ... So, 1857 warwas the first war fought for the country hence it is known as first war of independence.