INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which was not one of the storm-centres of the Revolt of 1857?
A
Arrah (Bihar)
B
Jhansi
C
Bareilly
D
Madras
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Agra. The Revolt of 1857 is also called the Sepoy Mutiny or India’s First War of Independence. It was started on 10 May 1857 at Meerut, as a mutiny of sepoys of the British East India Company’s army.

Detailed explanation-2: -One such popular resistance was the incident of the Revolt of 1857. The storm-centres of the revolt were Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Jhansi and Arrah.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Amritsar. Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857-59.

Detailed explanation-4: -Notes: The territory of Chittor was not affected by the Revolt of 1857.

Detailed explanation-5: -The incident of the revolt in Bihar can be traced to Rohini village in Deoghar where on June 12, 1857, the soldiers revolted killing two English officials. Deputy opium Agent of the Patna Opium Agency, Dr Lyell.

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