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Which of the following buildings were attacked by the sepoys during the Revolt of 1857?
Question

Which of the following buildings were attacked by the sepoys during the Revolt of 1857?

A.

Markets and local shops

B.

Temples and mosques

C.

Jail, treasury, telegraph office and bungalows

D.

Hospitals and schools

Correct option is C

The Correct Answer is: (c) Jail, treasury, telegraph office and bungalows
Explanation:
During the Revolt of 1857, one of the first acts of rebellion by the sepoys (soldiers) was to attack British government establishments that symbolized colonial power.
These actions reflect the strategic intent of the rebels to weaken the administrative and communication framework of the British East India Company.
Information Booster:
  • Revolt of 1857 began at Meerut on 10th May 1857.

  • Delhi, under Bahadur Shah Zafar, became a central rallying point for the rebels.

  • Leaders included Bahadur Shah Zafar (Delhi), Rani Lakshmibai (Jhansi), Tantia Tope (Kanpur), and Begum Hazrat Mahal (Awadh).​

  • The Government of India Act, 1858, was passed after the revolt, transferring power from the East India Company to the Crown.

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