22. Very briefly describe the Revolt of 1857. What were the incidents relating to Ma
(1) Nana Sahib (ill) Tantia Tope and (iv) Kunwar sigh. What were the characteristics of the
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Explanation:
During the revolt of 1857, Tatya Tope was among the closest military aides of Nana Saheb. During the siege of Kanpur, forces loyal to Nana Saheb launched an attack on the British forces holed up in the area. Eventually, many British army personnel were taken prisoner or killed.
The Revolt of 1857 was a prolonged period of armed uprising as well as rebellions in Northern and Central India against British occupation of that part of the subcontinent. Small precursors of brewing discontent involving incidences of arson in cantonment areas began to manifest themselves in January. Later, a large-scale rebellion broke out in May and turned into what may be called a full-fledged war in the affected region. This war brought about the end of the British East India Company’s rule in India, and led to the direct rule by the British Government (British Raj) of much of the Indian Subcontinent for the next 90 years.