what are the characteristics o f revolution of 1857. I need only points
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Character of the Revolt of 1857:
- Opinions vary as regards the nature or character of the Revolt of 1857. However, the opinion of modern historians on this issue may be considered as valid.
- They have opined that though the Revolt had behind in the discontent of the sepoys, it did not remain confined to the sepoys alone. Modern historians point out that the participation of different classes of people irrespective of their class and creed clearly indicate the popular nature of the Revolt of 1857.
- In support of the opinion expressed by the modern historians it may be said that at various place in the northern and central India, the common people had revolted along with the sepoys.
- In some places common people came forward to fight against the English with ordinary weapons even before the sepoys had raised the banner of rebellion.
- The nearby English factories were the chief targets of their attacks. In some areas of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar peasants and artisans rebelled against the English rulers as also the zamindars, a new class created by them.
- The rebels even did not hesitate to swarm into the court and treasury. Indeed, the participation of the common people gave Revolt its popular character.
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hi Rajanya....
I'm trying my best to give you a proper answer...
there are many characteristics of the revolution of 1857...
there is conflict among the historians about this topic..
- many said it as the revolution of sepoy..
- some said that it was the first national war of independence
- some said it as national revolution
- some said it was the revolution of feudal lords..
but after all these we can say this revolution has many importance in our indian freedom movement..
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