Which of the following is correct regarding 'Revolt of 1857'?a)Attack...
- In many places, the rebellion against the British widened into an attack on all those who were seen as allies of the British or local oppressors. Often the rebels deliberately sought to humiliate the elites of a city. Hence option (a) is not correct.
- In the villages, rebels burnt account books and ransacked money lenders’ houses. During reconquest, in the Gangetic plain, the progress of the British was slow. The forces had to reconquer the area village by village. The countryside and the people around were entirely hostile. As soon as they began their counter-insurgency operations, the British realised that they were not dealing with a mere mutiny but an uprising that had huge popular support. Hence option (b) is not correct.
- The proclamation that was issued by rebels under the name of Bahadur Shah appealed to the people to join the fight under the standards of both Muhammad and Mahavir. It was remarkable that during the uprising religious divisions between Hindus and Muslim were hardly noticeable despite British attempts to create such divisions.Hence option (c) is correct.
- Once British rule had collapsed, the rebels in places like Delhi, Lucknow and Kanpur tried to establish some kind of structure of authority and administration. This was, of course, short-lived but the attempts show that the rebel leadership wanted to restore the pre-British world of the eighteenth century. Hence option (d) is not correct.
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Which of the following is correct regarding 'Revolt of 1857'?a)Attack...
The correct answer is option 'C' - During the uprising, religious divisions between Hindus and Muslims were hardly noticeable.
The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the First War of Independence, was a significant event in the history of India. It marked a turning point in the relationship between the British colonial rule and the people of India.
During the revolt, various factors contributed to the uprising, such as socio-economic grievances, political discontent, and the use of new military technology by the British. However, the religious divisions between Hindus and Muslims were hardly noticeable during this period.
Here is a detailed explanation of why option 'C' is correct:
1. Attacks and violent actions against Britishers:
- Option 'A' states that attacks and violent actions were taken against Britishers only. However, this is not entirely accurate. While the revolt was primarily directed against the British East India Company and its rule, it is important to note that rebels also targeted Indian collaborators who supported the British, regardless of their religious background.
2. Violent activities confined to urban centers:
- Option 'B' states that most violent activities were confined to urban centers. This is not entirely true either. The revolt spread across various regions of India, including rural areas. While there were instances of violence in urban centers, it was not limited to these areas alone.
3. Religious divisions between Hindus and Muslims:
- Option 'C' correctly states that religious divisions between Hindus and Muslims were hardly noticeable during the uprising. The revolt saw the participation of people from diverse religious backgrounds, including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and others. They united against the British rule, setting aside their religious differences to fight for a common cause.
4. Efforts to establish a modern government system:
- Option 'D' states that there were efforts to establish a modern government system in the regions captured by rebels. While some rebels did have aspirations to establish their own governance structures, it was not a unified effort. The revolt was more of a spontaneous uprising against British rule rather than a coordinated attempt to establish a modern government system.
In conclusion, during the Revolt of 1857, religious divisions between Hindus and Muslims were hardly noticeable. The uprising saw people from diverse religious backgrounds coming together to fight against the British colonial rule.
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