Question

The revolt of 1857 was the landmark in the history of India's struggle for independence. Justify the
statement with any three arguments,
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Answer 1

Answer:

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown.

Explanation:

The main event which became the immediate cause of the war was the refusal of the Sepoys to use the grease covered cartridges (greased with fat of pig and cow) on January 23, 1857. At the same time, an Indian sepoy killed two British officers at Barrackpore, when he was forced to use greased cartridges

Answer 2

Answer:

• This revolt lead the foundation stone of the future freedom struggle of India.
• For the first time the Hindus and Muslims fought for a common cause against Britishers.
• For the first time the Indian revolt was staged against Britishers.