short note on revolt of 1857
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The first expression of organizied resistance was the revolt of 1857. It began as a revolt of sepoys of the Company's army but eventually secured the participation of the masses.
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By the mid nineteenth century, the British established themselves as the supreme political power in India.
A large part of India was under direct British administration.
Rulers of some areas acknowledged British Supremacy.
Such Areas were under the indirect control of the British.
The different sections of society Express their anger through protests and revolts between 1757 and 1856, numerous revolts broke out in different parts of the country.
These protests, however, were largely localized.
The British were able to suppress them easily.
The uprising of 1857 was a big challenge to the British authority.
It was led by the sepoys and supported by the common people.
A large part of North India was affected by the Uprising.
The Uprising failed to end the British rule in India.