why did delhi became the focal point of the revolt of 1857? (3marks)
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Delhi became the focal point as the rule of Mughal dynasty made it the traditional symbol of India's political unity. My making Delhi the focal point, the Sepoys turned their mutiny into a revolutionary war. That is why rebellious sepoys from all round the country turned their steps toward Delhi.
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The Sepoys needed someone to legitimise the revolt, and the person in question resided in Delhi.
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The Sepoys needed someone to legitimise the revolt, and they knew they could find the person in Delhi. This person whom the Sepoys sought was Bahadur Shah Zafar, the Mughal Emperor. With him on their side, the Sepoys knew that the mutiny would become a political struggle which is exactly what the Sepoys wanted.
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