D. Think and answer.
The British called the events of 1857 - 58 a 'Sepoy Mutiny'. Do you think it was
just a mutiny by some sepoys? Give reasons.
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The question seems interesting. So the answer for the same is no, it was not just a mutiny by some sepoys but actually by numerous people of the society, such as common people, labour, artisans , peasants and many more. Infact the whole society was united to revolt against the british colonial rule and the greased cartridges, the masses were left untouched by the sequence of events. The fact that the British termed it a 'Sepoy Mutiny' was to downplay the popular nature of the revolt of 1857
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No, the events of 1857 can not be termed as only sepoy mutiny.
- Although the insurrection was started by the greased cartridges, it was simply the immediate reason.
- The sepoys had many more complaints than only their working circumstances because they were a part of Indian civilization.
- Peasants, destitute princes, orthodox Muslims and Hindus, as well as countless other members of society, joined the sepoys in various regions.
- Additionally, a sizeable section of the Indian soldiers in the company's army took part in putting down the insurrection.
- Even though the sepoys were the main rebels, a great number of Indians took part in the fight for freedom from foreign domination.
- Starting in Meerut, a huge proportion of Sepoys revolted, and several members of other socioeconomic groups joined them.
- As a result, reducing it to the level of the Sepoy Mutiny would be unjust.
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