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The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
Examine the structure of authority and administration that the rebels wanted after the collapse of British rule in India.
(a) The rebels wanted to restore the pre-British world of the 18th century.
(b) Arrangements were made to various posts.
(c) Arrangements were also made for collection of land revenue and the payment of troops.
(d) Plans were made to fight battles against the British.
(e) Chains of command were laid down in the army. In doing so, they looked back to the traditions which had prevailed earlier in 18th century India, a world they had now lost to British rule.
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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.
What were the religious causes for the Revolt of 1857?
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