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3. Peasant Revolt of Bihar

4. Elite Participation in the Revolt
D. Write True or False.
1. The Revolt of 1857 was begun by Mangal Pandey in March 1856.

2. The rumours and general discontent resulted in an uprising at Meerut on May
10, 1857.
3. The Revolt of 1857 was started in Jhansi.
4. Indians were not appointed to higher positions in administration particularly in
the Army.

5. Hinuds and Muslims did not take equal part in the Revolt of 1857.
E. Match the following columns.
Column A Column B

1. Firangi (a) Revolutionaries seized Delhi
2. Mangal Pandey (b) Martyrdom

3. 12th May, 1857 (c) Barrackpore
4. Rani Laxmi Bai (d) The English in India
5. Victoria (e) Queen of Great Britain

F. Answer the following questions.
1. How can you say that Revolt of 1857 was the First War of Indian Independence?
2. How do unorganised rebellions originate?

3. Why is it said that the year 1857 is very significant in the history of India?
4. Mention the factors responsible for the rise of Indian Nationalism in the 19th century.
5. What was the immediate cause of the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857? Elaborate.

6. What were the causes of discontent among the Indian sepoys?
7. How did the Revolt of 1857 begin?

8. How can you say the Revolt did not fail?
9. Mention three most important results and changes in colonial rules as a result of the
Revolt of 1857.

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Activity
A. Collect pictures of the Revolt of 1857 pertaining to both English and Indian actions and write
about them.

B. On an outline map of India, mark and locate the main centres of the Revolt 1857.

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