The first revolt of 1857 began in:

Correct option is C

The correct answer is option (c) Meerut.

Explanation

The First War of Indian Independence, also known as the Revolt of 1857, began in Meerut on May 10, 1857. It started with the uprising of sepoys (Indian soldiers) in the British East India Company's army. The revolt quickly spread to other parts of India, including Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Jhansi, but the initial spark occurred in Meerut.

The reasons for the revolt were numerous, including resentment towards the British rule, cultural insensitivity, economic exploitation, and the use of animal fat in the new Enfield rifle cartridges, which offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.

Information Booster

• The 1857 revolt is also called India's First War of Independence or the Sepoy Mutiny.

• The rebellion spread to several regions, including Delhi, where Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, was declared the symbolic leader of the uprising.

• Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Tantiya Tope, and Nana Sahib were some of the prominent figures during the revolt.

• The revolt was eventually suppressed by the British, but it laid the foundation for future Indian independence movements.

Additional Knowledge

(a) Patna: Patna was not the starting point of the 1857 revolt, though it was involved in later stages of the uprising.
(b) Buxar: Buxar was significant in earlier resistance against the British .
(c) Meerut: This is the correct answer. Meerut is where the first major act of rebellion took place on May 10, 1857.
(d) Jhansi: Jhansi became a significant center of resistance later, particularly with Rani Lakshmibai, .