__________ was celebrated as the First War of Indian Independence.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) The Uprising of 1857.

Explanation:
The Uprising of 1857 is regarded as the First War of Indian Independence.

Incorrect options explanations:

• The Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919: A protest against repressive laws, not an armed rebellion.
• The Santhal Revolt of 1855-56: A local tribal uprising, not a nationwide revolt.
• The Civil War of 1861: Not related to India.

Information booster:

• Uprising of 1857:
  • Initiated by Mangal Pandey's rebellion.
  • Spread to north and central India.
  • Key leaders included Rani Lakshmibai and Bahadur Shah Zafar.
• Reasons for Uprising:
  • Religious grievances:Animal fat-coated cartridges.
  • Political factors:Doctrine of Lapse, annexation of territories.