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Explain the revolt of 1857?

Answer 1

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Revolt of 1857 - First War of Independence Against British. The revolt began on May 10, 1857, at Meerut as a sepoy mutiny. It was initiated by sepoys in the Bengal Presidency against the British officers. This war of Independence marked the end of rule by the British East India company.

Answer 2

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In the century after the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British had established themselves as the supreme power in India, eliminating all potential rivals. They had conquered many areas and expanded their dominion over large parts of India. However, the British expansion was accompanied by unjust, exploitative, and oppressive policies that served to further British interests. These policies caused poverty and untold miseries to the people and had an adverse effect on all segments of the Indian society. There were sporadic rebellions and protests against the British policies. However, they could not shake the foundation of British rule in India. The Revolt of 1857 was a large-scale revolt against the British that started within the ranks of the army and soon spread to other areas. British historians refer to it as Sepoy Mutiny. Indian historians call it the First War of Independence.

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