Practice A Mutiny Becomes A Popular Uprising (5.3) - When People Revolt 1857 and After

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Question 1.
Define 'mutiny'.
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Think about who is involved in a mutiny.
Question 2.
Who was Bahadur Shah Zafar?
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Look for the leader who rallied the revolt.
3Question 3.
What sparked the sepoy mutiny in 1857?
- Pay cuts
- New rifle cartridges
- Political discontent
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Think about the religious sentiments involved.
4Question 4.
True or False: Bahadur Shah Zafar was a powerful ruler before the rebellion.
- True
- False
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Reflect on his status at the time.
Question 5.
Critically analyze the reasons behind the unity among diverse Indian social classes during the 1857 uprising and evaluate its effectiveness.
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Focus on the role of mutual interests among sepoys, zamindars, and local leaders.
Question 6.
Examine the aftermath of the rebellion in 1857. Discuss how it changed British administration in India.
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Reflect on the transition from Company rule to Crown control.

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