Explain the rise of rebel leaders from unexpected backgrounds?
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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.
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India, which encompassed the territory of the modern nations of Republic of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, has a rich history, decorated with the names of great rulers like Asoka and major dynasties like the Gupta and Maurya to name a few. Whereas, in the south Chalukyas, Cholas, Pallavas and Pandyas, reigned. Under the patronage of the rulers of these dynasties, India saw development in all fields from art, literature to science, astronomy and philosophy.