Question

How was the Co-existence of different communities glorified during the Revolt of 1857? Explain.

Answer 1

The main objective of the uprising in 1857 was to destabilize the British Empire. They wanted to impose Indian authority, but they weren't sure what kind of administration to employ. Additionally, it illustrated how different groups in India coexist.

1. The Ishtahars celebrated the cohabitation of many cultures throughout the Mughal Empire and harked back to the pre-British Hindu-Muslim history.
2. Both groups battled to keep Indian customs and culture alive.
3. Both groups acknowledged Bahadur Shah Zafar's leadership.
4. Other groups joined in, expressing their disapproval of British control.
5. The social peace of the 1800s was embodied by the uprising of 1857.