V. Answer the following questions.
3. Describe the role of Bahadur Shah Zafar in the Rebellion.
4. Describe the Rebellion in Awadh.
5. Describe any four outcomes of the Revolt of 1857.
1. Why is Uprising of 1857 called the 'First War of Independence'?
2. Describe the rebellion of Rani Lakshmibai.
Answers
Describe the role of Bahadur Shah Zafar in the Rebellion.
After the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British exiled him from Delhi. Bahadur Shah Zafar was a noted Urdu poet, having written a number of Urdu ghazals. While some part of his opus was lost or destroyed during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a large collection did survive, and was compiled into the Kulliyyat-i-Zafar.
Describe any four outcomes of the Revolt of 1857.
The Revolt was suppressed. Sheer courage could not win against a powerful and determined enemy who planned its every step. The rebels were dealt an early blow when the British captured Delhi on 20 September 1857 after prolonged and bitter fighting.
Why is Uprising of 1857 called the 'First War of Independence'?
Revolt of 1857 was known as the first war of independence because it was for the first time that our entire nation irrespective of the caste, creed, race, and religion had come together and staged an armed protest against the Britishers to gain independence from their colonial rule
Describe the rebellion of Rani Lakshmibai.
Lakshmi Bai is remembered for her valour during the Indian Mutiny of 1857–58. During a siege of the fort of Jhansi, Bai offered stiff resistance to the invading forces and did not surrender even after her troops were overwhelmed. She was later killed in combat after having successfully assaulted Gwalior