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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why did the Rani of Jhansi become a staunch enemy of the British?
उत्तर
Dalhousie annexed the states of Satara, Nagpur, and Jhansi by applying the Doctrine of Lapse. The annexation transformed the courageous Rani of Jhansi into a staunch enemy of the British.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:
Explain any three political causes of the Revolt of 1857.
Under what pretext was Oudh annexed to the Company’s dominion?
What happened to the Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, after the Revolt of 1857?
Why did the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’, become a political cause for the result of 1857?
Discuss about the resentment of the rulers of the native state against the British which was a major factor of 1857 Revolt.
Answer the following:
(i) Name the lady in the picture shown.
(ii) Which proclamation was passed by this lady and when?
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Nana Saheb | (a) confiscation of jagirs |
| 2. Bentinck and Dalhousie | (b) exiled to Rangoon |
| 3. Hindu and Muslim sepoys | (c) adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II |
| 4. Bahadur Shah Zafar | (d) Tantya Tope |
| 5. Commander Of Nana Saheb | (e) greased cartridges |
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What happened to the nawab’s army when Awadh was annexed?
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Mention any two main centers of Revolt.
Answer the following question:
How were the economic policies of the British responsible for the Revolt of 1857?
