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The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
The national movement in the twentieth century drew its inspiration from the events of 1857.” Support this statement with examples.
The Indian national movement and the events of 1857.
(i) The revolt as considered by the Indians, great authors and the historians as the First War of Indian Independence from British imperialism. It paved the way for the rise of national movement. It was the source of inspiration which boosted the moral strength of the people and it gave courage to face the repressive methods of the British and they won freedom in 1947.
(ii) The revolt of 1857 ended an era and sowed the seeds of a new era. The era of territorial expansion gave the way of the era of economic exploitation. The small Rajas, zamindars, princes who gave threat to the British ruler, who were creating problems now then were once for all to an end. Now the British government have to face the progressive India from where they could profit a lot.
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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?
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.
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