Question

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

Answer 1

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Revolt of 1857 was known as the first war of independence because it was for the first time that our entire nation irrespective of the caste, creed, race, and religion had come together and staged an armed protest against the Britishers to gain independence from their colonial rule.

Although the 1st war of Independence had failed, it continued to inspire scores and scores of freedom fighters who sacrificed their precious lives for the freedom of our nation.

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Answer 2

Answer:

because it was for the first time that our entire nation irrespective of the caste, Creed ,race etc. had come together and Britishers to gain Independence from their colonial role

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