INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The rebellion began on 10 May 1857 in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the Company’s army in the garrison town of Meerut, 40 mi (64 km) northeast of Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Meerut Mutiny (May 9, 1857) marked the beginning of the Revolt of 1857. It was lead by Kadam Singh. The Indian sepoys in Meerut murdered their British officers and broke open the jail. On May 10, they marched to Delhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 24 April, many Indian soldiers refused to accept the greased cartridges. On 9 May, 85 of them were dismissed, sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and put in jail. This sparked off a general mutiny among the Indian soldiers stationed at Meerut on 10 May, 1857. Meerut is almost 60 kilometers from Delhi.

Detailed explanation-5: -A) Meerut: This is the correct option. The official start of the Mutiny was on May 10, 1857, in Meerut.