Correct option is B
The Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence, began in Meerut on May 10, 1857, when Indian soldiers (sepoys) rebelled against their British officers due to issues like the use of cow and pig fat in cartridges.
Information Booster:
- Cause: Introduction of the Enfield rifle and its greased cartridges.
- Leaders: Rani Lakshmibai, Nana Sahib, and Mangal Pandey.
- Spread: The revolt spread to Delhi, Kanpur, Jhansi, and other regions.
- Outcome: Suppressed by the British; marked the end of the Mughal Empire.
- Legacy: Increased Indian nationalism and led to the establishment of British Crown Rule in India (1858).
- Significance: Seen as a precursor to later independence movements.
Additional Knowledge:
- Delhi (a): Became the symbolic center of the revolt under Bahadur Shah II.
- Bhopal (c): Played a minimal role in the 1857 rebellion.
- Gandhinagar (d): Did not have any connection to the revolt.
Key Points:
- The revolt highlighted the discontent with British policies and cultural impositions.
- It marked a significant chapter in India’s struggle for independence.