Question

The revolt of 1857 was a public revolt."" Do you agree with this statement? Explain.

Answer 1

Yes,the revolt of 1857 was a public revolt because :

* too many people were participated in the revolt.

*the public was very aggressive on Britishers because of their divide and rule policy .

* The people of India came with unity and hence, this revolt was known as the first freedom struggle of India

Answer 2

Justification of the statement ''The revolt of 1857 was a public revolt." is as follows:

• The rebellion of that time had diverse economic, political, social, religious and military causes.
• The issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle sparked the uprising sepoy companies of Bengal army.

• The British East India company started meddling with financial and political system of India.
• So, Indian public broke out for this revolt.