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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India’s first war of Independence started in which year
A
1857
B
1850
C
1917
D
1947
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The year 1857 witnessed the first war of independence, which is perhaps one of the defining moments of Indian freedom struggle.

Detailed explanation-2: -The year 1857 witnessed the first war of independence, which is perhaps one of the defining moments of Indian freedom struggle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow.

Detailed explanation-4: -Immediate Causes of Revolt of 1857 On March 29th, sepoy Mangal Pandey of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) declared rebellion against his commanders and fired the first shot at a British officer.

Detailed explanation-5: -The revolt began on May 10, 1857, at Meerut as a sepoy mutiny. It was initiated by sepoys in the Bengal Presidency against the British officers. This war of Independence marked the end of rule by the British East India company.

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