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प्रश्न
Answer in 100-150 Words
Why Did the Mutinous Sepoys in Many Places Turn to Erstwhile Rulers to Provide Leadership to the Revolt?
उत्तर
Following are the major reasons to explain why the rebellious soldiers turned to native rulers for leadership:
1.East India company defeated native rulers to grab power in India. Many believed that the native Indian rulers had the legal and legitimate authority to regain power in the respective kingdoms. Therefore, it was natural that they became the leaders of the rebels and regain the lost status of rulers.
2.The erstwhile rulers had substantial resources at their command. They had wealth and private armies too. The rebels waited to get the support of resources from them, and by declaring them the leaders it was natural outcome.
3.Most of the erstwhile Indian rulers were popular at the local level. Their subjects
often sympathised with them as they believed that the latter were unlawfully
thrown out of power and even suffered humiliation. Choosing these native rulers was echoing the sentiments of the people and winning more support for the cause.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Where did the Mutiny begin?
What do you understand by the term ‘Firangi’?
Who led the revolt in Bihar?
Who was also called as ‘Danka Shah’?
Which of the following was not one of the rumours and prophecies during the 19 century?
Which of the following is an incorrect match for the Centre of the revolt and their leaders?
Match the following.
| (i) | Rani Lakshmi Bai | (a) | Kanpur |
| (ii) | Nana Sahib | (b) | Singhbhum |
| (iii) | Kunwar Singh | (c) | Jhansi |
| (iv) | Gonoo | (d) | Arrah |
Choose the correct option.
From where did the revolt of 1857 start?
Who was forced to lead the revolt?
Who led the revolt at Kanpur?
Consider the following statements:
- Rumours played a great role in the revolt of 1857 A.D.
- Peshwa Baji Rao II adopted Nana Saheb as his son.
- The British had no answer to the action of the rebels during the months of May and June in 1857 A.D.
- Awadh was a major centre of revolt in 1857 A.D.
Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :
Rumours and prophecies played a part in moving people to action. The Sepoys who had arrived in Delhi from Meerut had told Bahadur Shah about the bullets coated with the fat of cow and pigs and that biting those bullets would corrupt their caste and religion. They were referring to the cartridges of the Enfield Rifles that had just been given to them. The British tried to explain to the Sepoys that this was not the case but the rumour of greased cartridge spread like wildfire across the Sepoy lines of North India.
Why did the Sepoys march to Delhi from Meerut?
Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :
Rumours and prophecies played a part in moving people to action. The Sepoys who had arrived in Delhi from Meerut had told Bahadur Shah about the bullets coated with the fat of cow and pigs and that biting those bullets would corrupt their caste and religion. They were referring to the cartridges of the Enfield Rifles that had just been given to them. The British tried to explain to the Sepoys that this was not the case but the rumour of greased cartridge spread like wildfire across the Sepoy lines of North India.
How did the rumour of greased cartridges spread like wildfire across the cantonments?
On the same outline map of India, a place related to the centres of the Revolt of 1857 is marked as A. Identify it and write its name on the line drawn near them.
From where did the revolt of 1857 start?
Consider the following statements regarding the 1857 mutiny when reached Delhi:
- The sepoys from Meerut arrived at the gates of the Red Fort early in the morning on 11 May.
- Europeans had been protected by the rich people in Delhi.
- Once word spread that Delhi had fallen to the rebels and Bahadur Shah had blessed the rebellion, events moved swiftly.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Who was the prominent leader in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?
Who was the prominent leader in Jagdishpur, Bihar during the Revolt of 1857?
Who founded the Indian Home Rule League?
The Sepoys of Revolt 1857, arrived Delhi on ______.
Distribution of chapattis in villages were perceived as ______.
Consider the following statements regarding revolt of 1857.
- Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah was declared as the leader of sepoys.
- There was no participation of common people.
- Moneylenders and the rich were attacked.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
Match the following.
| List I | List II |
| A. Kanpur | i. Shah Mal |
| B. Pargana Barout | ii. Nana Sahib |
| C. Singhbhum | iii. Maulvi Ahmadullah |
| D. Faizabad | iv. Gonoo |
Which among the following is correctly matched?
| List I CENTRE | List II LEADER |
| A. Delhi | Nana Saheb |
| B. Kanpur | Kunwar Singh |
| C. Arrah | Bahadur Shah |
| D. Lucknow | Birjis Qadr |
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the Revolt of 1857?
