Q1
Who initiated the 1857 uprising?
ASepoys (Indian soldiers)
BOnly British officials
COnly foreign powers
DOnly civilians
SSCClass 8 (SSC)History-Political Science (इतिहास-राज्यशास्त्र)Ch 4 · Topic 1
The Freedom Struggle of 1857
The 1857 uprising was a major rebellion against British rule, involving soldiers and civilians, marking a significant turning point in India
Core concept
The rebellion began with sepoys (Indian soldiers) revolting against the British East India Company, sparked partly by cultural and religious grievances.
How it works
The uprising spread across northern and central India, involving both soldiers and civilians, including rulers like Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.
Why it matters
Despite widespread participation, the British eventually suppressed the rebellion due to better resources, organisation, and lack of unified leadership among rebels.
Key detail
After 1857, the British Crown took direct control of India from the East India Company, marking a significant shift in colonial administration.
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• 1857 uprising: sepoy revolt against East India Company.
• Sparked by cultural, religious grievances.
• Spread across northern, central India.
• Involved soldiers, civilians, rulers.
• Example: Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.
• British suppressed it: better resources, organisation.
• Rebels lacked unified leadership.
• After 1857: British Crown took direct control.