SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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TRUE
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FALSE
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown.
Detailed explanation-2: -Causes of Failure of the revolt of 1857 The sepoys lacked one clear leader; there were several. They also did not have a coherent plan by which the foreigners would be routed. Indian rulers who aided the revolt did not envision any plan for the country after the British were defeated.
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.