Question

what impact did Bahadur Shah Zafar support to the rebellion have on the people and the ruling families

Answer 1

The decision by Bahadur Shah Zafar to support the rebellion had dramatically changed the entire situation. Most of the smaller rulers and chieftains had been ruling over their territories on behalf of the Mughal ruler. They hoped that if the Mughal ruler could once again resume power, they would also be able to rule their own territories once again. People were emboldened by an alternative possibility.

Answer 2

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⭕When the rebellion of 1857 started, the soldiers marched to the Red Fort and persuaded Bahadur Shah to challenge the British power, the soldiers saw him as a leader but Bahadur Shah Zafar was and willing to do so.

⭕Later on, the emperor accepted by demand. He wrote letters to all chiefs and rulers of the country to come forward and organise a confederacy of Indian states to fight against the British.

⭕The small rulers who control the small and areas felt that if the Mughal empror will become ruler again, they will be able to rule their territories under Mughal authority.

⭕After the reestablishment of Bahadur Shah Zafar, Nana Sahab proclaimed himself as peshwa under the emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.

⭕Birjs Quadar was proclaimed a new nawab. He also accepted the supremecy of Bahadur Shah.

⭕After the revolt, the company decided to repress the revolt. The emperor was tried in the court and sentenced to life imprisonment.