Q1. What was the demand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi that was refused by the British?
Rani Lakshmi Bai
Ans: Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi demanded that the British East India Company recognise her adopted son as the rightful heir to the throne after her husband's death. However, the British refused this request.
Q2. What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity?
Ans: In 1850, a new law was enacted to facilitate conversions to Christianity. This law granted Indians who converted the right to inherit their ancestors' property. The British implemented various measures to safeguard the interests of these converts, including:
These efforts aimed to protect the rights of those who embraced Christianity, although they also led to concerns among many Indians about the erosion of their religion and traditional customs.
Q3. What objections did the sepoys have to the new cartridges that they were asked to use?
Ans: The sepoys had several objections to the new cartridges:
Q4. How did the last Mughal emperor live the last years of his life?
Ans: After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperors lost their real power, becoming largely symbolic rulers. The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, played a significant role in the 1857 uprising when rebels declared him their leader.
Q5. What could be the reasons for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in India before May 1857?
Revolt of 1857
Ans: The confidence of the British rulers in India before May 1857 stemmed from several factors:
Q6. What impact did Bahadur Shah Zafar’s support to the rebellion have on the people and the ruling families?
Bahadur Shah Zafar
Ans: The rebels aimed to overthrow the East India Company, but they struggled to find a leader. Bahadur Shah Zafar accepted the role, urging Indian rulers to unite against the British.
Q7. How did the British succeed in securing the submission of the rebel landowners of Awadh?
Ans: The British faced several challenges during the uprising in Awadh, where local landlords led the villagers in revolt. To secure the submission of these rebel landowners, the British implemented a two-part strategy:
Additionally, rebels who surrendered and did not harm British citizens were promised:
Q8. In what ways did the British change their policies as a result of the rebellion of 1857?
Ans: After the 1857 rebellion, British policies in India underwent significant changes:
These changes marked the beginning of a new phase in British rule in India.
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