Question

Write about the uprising of the revolt of 1857

Answer 1

The Revolt of 1857 started as a sepoy mutiny. It was only later on that other elements of society joined the revolt. The extension of the British Empire in India had adversely affected the service conditions of Indian sepoys. They were required to serve in areas far away from their homes.

Answer 2

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 is also called the Indian Mutiny, the Sepoy Mutiny, North India's First War of Independence or North India's first struggle for independence. It began on 10 May 1857 at Meerut  as a mutiny of sepoys of the British East India Company's army.