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explain the nature of popular resistance movements against British rule before the outbreak of revolt of 1857.​

Answer 1

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The revolt of 1857 started on 10th May when the Company's Indian soldiers at Meerut rebelled. This rebellion was a major anti-colonial movement against the aggressive imperialist policies of the British. In fact, it was an economic, political and social struggle against the British rule.

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Answer 2

Answer: These rebellions were led by rulers who were deposed by the Britishers, ex-officials of the conquered Indian states, impoverished zamindars and poligars. It brought together people having different ethnic, religious and class background against the British rule.

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