Indian Rebellion | MCQs

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Rani Lakshmi Bai was the central figure of the revolt in Jhansi, and both Hindus and Muslims fought under her leadership.

She is remembered as a symbol of unity and resistance during the War of Independence 1857.

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In 1857, Indian soldiers (sepoys) were issued cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat.

This hurt both Hindu and Muslim religious sentiments and triggered the War of Independence 1857.

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General Bakht Khan was Commander-in-chief of Indian Rebels under the Mughal Emperor

Bakht Khan is known for the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the East India Company.

Bakht Khan was Born in 1797, in Bijnor, India

Bakht Khan was  Died on : 1859, Teraje, Terai, India

General Bakht Khan was of Rohilla heritage on his father's side

Occupation: Subedar in the British East India Company

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The woman who fought in the 1857 War of Independence is Rani of Jhansi. 

 Rani Lakshmibai, also known as the Rani of Jhansi,

She was a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

She led the resistance against British rule in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

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Indian Rebellion of 1857 fought from: 10 May 1857 to 1 November 1858

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The War of Independence in 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857,

It was a significant uprising against British rule in India.

It marked a major turning point in the history of British colonial rule.

It leading to the dissolution of the East India Company and the direct control of India by the British Crown.

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Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence

Indian Mutiny was a widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59.

Location: Agra Delhi India Kanpur Lucknow

Participants: Mughal dynasty United Kingdom

Charles John Canning, Earl Canning was the governor-general of India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

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After the 1857 War of Independence, the British held Muslims primarily responsible due to their leadership role and historical resentment from the fall of the Mughal Empire.

As a result, Muslims faced harsher repression, including loss of property, jobs, and educational opportunities during British rule.

Explanation

In November 1857, during the Indian Rebellion, 24 Muslim princes were hanged in Delhi as part of the British response to the uprising.

Indian Rebellion of 1857 fought from: 10 May 1857 to 1 November 1858

Explanation

Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence

Indian Mutiny was a widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59.

Location: Agra Delhi India Kanpur Lucknow

Participants: Mughal dynasty United Kingdom

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