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The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations
How did British dispossess Taluqdars of Awadh during 1857? Explain with examples.
Explanations:
(i) The British were unwilling to tolerate the power of Taluqdars. Immediately after the annexation, the taluqdars were disarmed and their forts destroyed.
(ii) The British land revenue policy further undermined the position and authority of the taluqdars.
(iii) The Summary Settlements proceeded to remove the taluqdars wherever possible.
(iv) It was based on the assumption that the taluqdars were interlopers with permanent stakes in land.
(v) The ties of loyalty and patronage that had bound the peasants to the taluqdars were disrupted.
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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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