Question

Revolt of 1857 is neither the first nor national nor a war of independence. why?

Answer 1

Your question was bit wrong
Question is - Why the Revolt of 1857 termed as War of 1st Independence ? ( I think so........)

Ans) 1 time in history all sections of society united to fought against British colonial rule ,
Seeing the spread of the revolt & the participation of the people .

So,Indian historians termed it as ''The war of 1st Independence "...