INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1857 the first shot from a rebels gun was fired in?
A
Ambala
B
Delhi
C
Meerut
D
Barrackpore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It began when Mangal Pandey fired at a European officer in Barraekpore.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 29 March 1857, Mangal Pandey, a sepoy of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) mutinied against his commanding officers of the East India Company. This event and Pandey’s subsequent punishment led to more resentment among the sepoys of the Bengal Army ultimately aiding in the Revolt of 1857.

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: -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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