Question

the revolt of 1857 was the landmark in the history of India's struggle for independence. justify the statement with any 3 argument

Answer 1

The revolt of 1857 was the landmark in the history of India's struggle for independence because -

1. As it was the first armed rebellion where not only the common people but also the nawabs and zamindars took part.

2. After this revolt, the Company rule was abolished through the ‘Queen’s Proclamation’ on 1st November, 1858.

3. The British were forced to respect the religious and social practices in India and policies were made to protect the rights of the zamindars.

Answer 2

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The revolt of 1857 was the landmark in the history of India's struggle for independence.

I) The revolt was started buy the Indian Soldiers in the service of East India Company, it soon spread to different parts of the country.

II) Different sections of the society like peasants, artisans, soldiers, educated Indiana and many Indian rulers joined hands to fight heroically against the foreign rulers.

III) Hindus and Muslims also came together to oppose the foreign domination.

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More Facts!

✏ The revolt of 1857 was the landmark in the history of India's struggle for freedom. It started on May 10, 1857 with mutiny of soldiers in Meerut Cantonment.

✏ The revolutionary soldiers marched towards Delhi. On May 11, 1857, Delhi was a mute witness to a band of sepoys who crossed over the River Yamuna and entered the Red Fort.

✏ They appealed to the aged Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah, an emperor without any authority, to take over the leadership of the revolt. He proclaimed the Shahensha-e-Hindustan.

✏ The sepoys captured the city of Delhi, killed many Britishers and ransacked many public offices.