Question

why was the war of 1857 hailed as the first war of independence

Answer 1

the war of 1857 is known as first war of independence because

1)it was the first time when all peoples came together and rise their voice for independence.

2) in this war all people of community being together and start fighting for independence

3)everyone wanted to rid from British
that's why war of 1857 is known as war of independence

Answer 2

This was becoz for the first time people from all sections of society joined the revolt.