Question

the soldiers at Barackpur revolted against the British because a)Mangal pandey was hanged to death b) many soldiers were arrested c) promotion were not given to indian soldiers d) the compulsory service for soldiers in overseas​

Answer 1

Answer: Mangal Pandey was hanged to death

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Barrackpore is located near Kolkata in West Bengal.

• Mangal Pandey an Indian soldier, attacked British soldiers in Barrackpore.

• This was the beginning of the revolt of 1857.

• The Indian soldiers were not happy with the treatment of Britishers to them.

• The Indian soldiers were not given promotions, ranks etc.

• They did not show equality between Indian soldiers and British soldiers.

• Another major reason was the cartridge introduced by Britishers.

• It was believed that the cartridges contains cow and pig fat. The cover of cartridges was to be removed with mouth.

• So, this resulted in the dissatisfaction of the Indian soldiers.

• Finally, the sudden attack by Mangal Pandey gave rise the revolt of 1857.

Answer 2

Correct Question -

The soldiers at Barackpur revolted against the British because -

[ A ] Mangal Pandey was hanged to death.

[ B ] Many soldiers were arrested .

[ C ] Promotion were not given to indian soldiers.

[ D ] The compulsory service for soldiers in overseas .

Solution -

Option A is the correct answer .

Mangal Pandey , a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry regiment of the British East India Company , had revolted due to several reasons -

• Low Wages

• Unsanitary Conditions In The Barracks

• No Promotion Given To Indian Soldiers

• Compulsary Overseas Service For Indian Soldiers

Additional Information -

• This revolution broke out in 1857 .

• Hence, this is called the revolt of 1857 .

• The revolt started in Barackpur , Calcutta

• It spread to the Central and Northern India Rapidly