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The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
Give any two social reasons for the Revolt of 1857.
(i) The conservative Indians were annoyed when the British abolished customs like sati (1829) and permitted the remarriage of Hindu widows.
(ii) Under the leadership of Governor General Lord Willian Bentinck, the British wanted to reform the Indian society by introducing western education, western ideas and western institutions. They opened English-medium schools, colleges and universities. But the traditional people of India did not like the westernisation of their culture.
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Examine any two sources presented in the chapter, choosing one visual and one text, and discuss how these represent the point of view of the victor and the vanquished.
Why did the moneylenders and the rich people become victims of the wrath of mutineers in the Revolt of 1857?
Who led the Revolt of 1857 in following places–Kanpur, Jhansi, Bihar and Lucknow (Awadh).
Which people propagated the Revolt of 1857?
Give any two social reasons for the Revolt of 1857.
Give any two political causes for the Revolt of 1857.
What were the religious causes for the Revolt of 1857?
How Nawab of Awadh became powerless with the Subsidiary Alliance?
Why was the British became increasingly interested in acquiring the territory of Awadh?
When and who annexed Awadh into British empire?
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