Write a note on the nature of the revolt of 1857
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The first real challenge to British authority came in the form of a popular revolt in AD 1857. It all started with the mutiny of the soldiers and than through indian society. It rose as result of British rule that caused grievance among the people. It is termed as First war of independence due to its widespread in area as well as the involvement of people
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the British termed the revolt of 1857 as sepoy mutiny, while on the other hand Indian historians opined it as the first war of Independence. British officers who witnessed the revolt, such as sir James outram and pe roberts, called this revolt a mutiny of soldiers, which happened due to the use of greased cartridges.
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