Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) Meerut.
Explanation:
India's first struggle for independence, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the Sepoy Mutiny, began on 10th May 1857 in Meerut, a city located in modern-day Uttar Pradesh.
Information Booster:
- Events Leading to the Rebellion: The mutiny started when Indian soldiers (known as sepoys) in the British East India Company’s army rebelled against their British officers. This was triggered by various grievances, including the use of greased cartridges (rumored to be made from animal fat) which offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
- Spread of the Rebellion: After the initial uprising in Meerut, the rebellion quickly spread to other parts of India, including Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Bareilly. The rebels sought to restore the Mughal Empire and end British rule.
- Historical Significance: While the rebellion was suppressed by the British, it marked the beginning of a larger struggle for independence in India, which culminated in the country gaining independence in 1947.
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