​The book ‘Religion and Ideology of the Rebels of 1857’ was written by:

Correct option is D

​The correct answer is (d) Iqbal Husain

Explanation:

The book ‘Religion and Ideology of the Rebels of 1857’ was written by Iqbal Husain, a renowned historian known for his critical studies on the Revolt of 1857.

• In this book, Iqbal Husain analyzes the ideological and religious motivations of the Indian rebels during the 1857 uprising.
• He refutes the notion that the revolt was purely a sepoy mutiny and instead presents it as a broad-based resistance involving various social and religious groups.

Information Booster:

The Revolt of 1857 is also known as:

• India's First War of Independence
• Sepoy Mutiny (British perspective)

Immediate Cause

• Enfield Rifle cartridges: Believed to be greased with cow & pig fat — hurt religious sentiments of Hindus and Muslims.
• Meerut uprising (May 1857): Triggered by sepoys’ refusal to use the cartridges.

Leaders of the Revolt of 1857

Additional Knowledge:

• Ashok Mehta – Known for the book "The Great Rebellion", which also views 1857 as a national revolt.
• R.C. Majumdar – Wrote "The Sepoy Mutiny and the Revolt of 1857" and took a more critical and cautious approach.