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The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
Give any two political causes for the Revolt of 1857.
(i) The British did not recognise adoption. They also did not like misgovernance so they annexed not only Awadh but also kingdoms like Jhansi and Satara.
(ii) The British introduced their own system of administration in the annexed territories. They also enforced their own laws about land settlement and land revenue collection. It caused discontentment among the Indians.
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Why did the mutinous sepoys in many places turn to erstwhile rulers to provide leadership to the revolt?
Discuss the evidence that indicates planning and coordination on the part of the rebels.
Discuss the extent to which religious beliefs shaped the events of 1857.
What were the measures taken to ensure unity among the rebels?
What steps did the British take to quell the uprising?
Why was the revolt particularly widespread in Awadh? What prompted the peasants, taluqdars and zamindars to join the revolt?
What did the rebels want? To what extent did the vision of different social groups differ?
What do visual representations tell us about the revolt of 1857? How do historians analyse these representations?
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?
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