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The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
Name the two people who led the Revolt of 1857 at Kanpur. Describe the struggle of Lakshmi Bai against the British forces.
(i) The two people were Tantia Tope and Nana Sahib.
(ii) Lakshmi Bai joined the revolt when the British annexed her state due to application of the Doctrine of Lapse policy.
(a) She fought valiantly at the head of her troops and her bravery and courage have inspired her countrymen ever since.
(b) After being driven out of Jhansi she captured Gwalior with the help of Tantia Tope and her trusted Afghan guards.
(c) The brave Rani died on 17th June 1858 with her life-long friend and companion, a Muslim girl.
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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?
How Nawab of Awadh became powerless with the Subsidiary Alliance?
Why was the British became increasingly interested in acquiring the territory of Awadh?
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