Question

in what ways did people Revolt against the British in 1857

Answer 1

The revolt of 1857 started on 10th May when the Company's Indian soldiers at Meerut rebelled. Called the Sepoy Mutiny by the British, it is now recognised as the First War of Independence against the British rulers. Indian soldiers killed their European officers and marched towards Delhi.

Answer 2

The Revolt of 1857 is also called the sepoy mutiny, the Indian mutiny, etc.

• The common people were the ones suffering the most in this revolt.
• The Britishers charged heavy taxes and revenues on lands which was not met by the people so they showed their grievances.
• The Britishers made cartridges made of cows and pigs' fat which made Hindus and Muslims stop using them.
• People also were against the fact that Indian soldiers were sent far from their homes and they were paid very less for the same.

The revolt of 1857 was a landmark in Indian history that ended up the company's rule in India.