Question

Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of 1857:

1. Late in the afternoon of 10 May 1857, the sepoys in the cantonment of Meerut broke out in mutiny which began in the lines of the native infantry, spread very swiftly to the cavalry and then to the city
2. The ordinary people of the town and surrounding villages joined the sepoys. The sepoys captured the bell of arms where the arms and ammunition were kept and proceeded to attack white people, and to ransack and bum their bungalows and property.
3. The sepoys arrived at the gates of the Red Fort early in the morning on 11 May.

Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct?

विकल्प

• Only I

• I and II

• I and III

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

On May 10, 1857, the sepoys in Meerut's cantonment revolted. It started in the lines of the native infantry and quickly spread to the cavalry and then to the city. The sepoys were joined by ordinary people from the town and surrounding villages. The sepoys stormed the bell of arms, where the arms and ammunition were stored, and then attacked white people, ransacking and burning their bungalows and property. Government buildings, such as the record office, jail, court, post office, and treasury, were destroyed and looted. The Delhi telegraph line was severed. As night fell, a group of sepoys rode off towards Delhi. On May 11, the sepoys arrived at the Red Fort's gates early in the morning.