Question

How will you term the event of 1857 a revolt or a war of independence?support your answer with reasons

Answer 1

event of 1857 is a revolt not a war of independence because people were not fighting for their independence but for the greased cartridges

Answer 2

The revolt of 1857 is known as the first war of independence because the revolt was so powerful that it managed to shake the foundation of the British rule in India.

The British historian named it as Sepoy Mutiny while Indian historian named it as a revolt of 1857. It was followed by a series of disturbances in the country.