The first war of Independence, commonly known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the Indian Rebellion of 1857, stands as a significant milestone in India’s long and challenging journey towards liberation from British colonial rule. Spanning from 1857 to 1858, this uprising marked the first organized attempt by Indians to cast off the shackles of British oppression and regain control of their homeland.
The main reason for the First War of Independence was a new rifle called the ‘Enfield’. Soldiers had to bite off a part of the rifle’s bullets before using them. Indian sepoys believed that the cartridge was greased with either pig fat or made from cow fat which was against the Hindu and Muslim sentiments. This was a flashpoint to enrage the soldiers against the British. This was like a spark that started the big fight against the British in 1857.
The following reasons five rise to First War of Independence:
The revolt of 1857 had a significant impact. It made the East India Company look weak and incapable of managing India. The biggest change was the Government of India Act in 1858. This law abolished the British East India Company’s control and started the British government’s direct rule. This new era, known as the British Raj, let the British government govern India through their own representatives.
The First War of Independence i.e. Revolt of 1857 faced several challenges that led to its failure:
The leaders who were associated with the revolt of 1857 are:
Place | Name of Leaders |
Delhi | Bahadur Shah II, General Bakht Khan |
Lucknow | Begum Hazrat Mahal, Birjis Qadir, Ahmadullah |
Kanpur | Nana Sahib, Rao Sahib, Tantia Tope, Azimullah Khan |
Jhansi | Rani Laxmibai |
Bihar | Kunwar Singh, Amar Singh |
Rajasthan | Jaidayal Singh and Hardayal Singh |
Farrukhabad | Tufzal Hasan Khan |
Assam | Kandapareshwar Singh, Maniram Dutta Baruah |
Orissa | Surendra Shahi, Ujjwal Shahi |
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