Question

write about 1857 revolt in your own words​

Answer 1

Answer:

The revolt of 1857 was the conscious beginning of the Independence struggle against the colonial tyranny of the British. There are various names for the revolt of 1857 – India’s First War of Independence, Sepoy Mutiny, etc.

The revolt of 1857 was the conscious beginning of the Independence struggle against the colonial tyranny of the British. There are various names for the revolt of 1857 – India’s First War of Independence, Sepoy Mutiny, etc.The revolt began on May 10, 1857, at Meerut as a sepoy mutiny. It was initiated by sepoys in the Bengal Presidency against the British officers.

The revolt of 1857 was the conscious beginning of the Independence struggle against the colonial tyranny of the British. There are various names for the revolt of 1857 – India’s First War of Independence, Sepoy Mutiny, etc.The revolt began on May 10, 1857, at Meerut as a sepoy mutiny. It was initiated by sepoys in the Bengal Presidency against the British officers.This war of Independence marked the end of rule by the British East India company. Post this, India was directly ruled by the British government through representatives known as Governor-General.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. Wikipedia

Location: Company rule in India

Dates: 10 May 1857 – 8 Jul 1859

Explanation:

Imperialism:

The Sepoy Mutiny, or The 1857 Indian Rebellion was the largest rebellion against British Imperialism ever. ... The sepoys were required to bite open the cartridges, and would come into direct contact with the cow and pig grease, which was insulting to Hindus and Muslims respectively.

Major events

1857

Events of 1857

Date Event

8 May Troops of the 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry found guilty by court-martial and given severe sentences.

10 May Mutiny and Murders at Meerut, troops head towards Delhi.

11 May Europeans, and Christians slaughtered in Delhi.