Question

Why is the revolt of 1857 also known as the sepoy mutiny?

Answer 1

The revolt of 1857 was known as the sepoy mutiny as the sepoys raised their voices and came together to fight the British. This happened because of the discrimination they all faced in some way or the other.

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Answer 2

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The revolt of 1857 is also known as Sepoy Mutiny because it was first started by the Indian sepoys of the company's army and later on joined by the common people.

Extra points:-

• It is also known as the 'Sepoy Mutiny' Mutiny the 'First war of Indipendence'.
• The revolt started in Meerut and spread towards Delhi.
• Some popular leaders who led the revolt at different places were Tantia Tope and Nana Sahib at Kanpur, Rani Lakshmi Bai at Jhasi and Begum Hazrat Mahal at Awadh.