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The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
How did the rebels in 1857 try to materialise their vision of unity? Explain briefly.
The rebels tried to support of all sections of the society irrespective of their caste and creed. The rebellion was viewed as a war is which both the communities stood. Hindus and Muslims stood equally to gain or loose. The amicable relations which existed between the two communities were emphasized. The ishtahars brought to the forefront memories of the pre-British Hindu-Muslim past. Thus religious differences were not visible between the two communities in 1857 despite British attempts to create a wedge between them. In this way, the rebels tried to materialise their vision of unity.
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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?
Who led the Revolt of 1857 in following places–Kanpur, Jhansi, Bihar and Lucknow (Awadh).
Which people propagated the Revolt of 1857?
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