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The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
“The rumours in 1857 began to make sense when seen in the context of the policies pursued by the British from late 1820s.” Support your answer with evidence.
Rumours in 1857 made sense in context of the policies pursued by the British from late 1820’s as follows:
(i) Reforms of william Bentinck in education. Introduction of western ideas and institutions.
(ii) Reforms like abolition of sati.
(iii) Annexation of Awadh on the basis of mis-governance.
(iv) Annexation of Jhansi and Satara-British refused to recognize adoption.
(v) Reforms like Widow Remarriage Act.
(vi) Reforming socio-religious customs like landholding, inheritance etc.
(vii) Activities of Christian missionaries.
Rumours had an impact on the minds of people under these uncertain times.
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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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