Question

Why is the revolt of 1857 called the first war of independence

Answer 1

The revolt of 1857 is also known as the Sepoy Mutiny and the First War of Independence.

This term was used by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the year 1909.

The revolt was called so because it was the first time that a combined effort had been made by the Indian nationals against the British.