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5. When People Revolt 1857 and After

The chapter discusses the widespread revolt against British rule in India beginning in May 1857, primarily led by sepoys and supported by various Indian social groups. Factors such as political discontent, socioeconomic grievances, and religious sentiments fueled the uprising against oppressive colonial policies, ultimately challenging the East India Company's control. The revolt, known as India's First War of Independence, highlighted the communal solidarity against colonialism, despite eventual British suppression and subsequent policy changes.

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  • 5

    When People Revolt 1857 And After

    This section discusses the events and causes leading up to the Revolt of 1857 in India, highlighting the grievances of different groups against the British East India Company.

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  • 5.1

    Policies And The People

    The section discusses the various policies of the East India Company and their impact on different social classes, highlighting the discontent that led to the revolt in 1857.

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  • 5.1.1

    Nawabs Lose Their Power

    The decline of the nawabs' authority and the factors leading to their loss of power in the mid-eighteenth century are examined, outlining the impact of British colonial strategies.

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  • 5.1.2

    The Peasants And The Sepoys

    This section discusses the discontent among peasants and sepoys during British rule, which contributed to the uprising of 1857 in India.

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  • 5.1.3

    Responses To Reforms

    This section discusses the British reforms in Indian society, including the abolition of certain practices and the promotion of English education, as well as the responses from Indians who felt their traditions were under threat.

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  • 5.2

    Through The Eyes Of The People

    This section discusses the perspectives of various societal groups during the 1857 revolt against the British East India Company, highlighting their grievances and motivations.

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  • 5.2.1

    Source 1

    The chapter discusses the causes and early events of the 1857 revolt in India against British colonial rule.

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  • 5.2.2

    Source 2

    This section discusses the factors leading to the 1857 uprising against British rule in India, including dissatisfaction among sepoys and peasants due to oppressive policies.

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  • 5.3

    A Mutiny Becomes A Popular Uprising

    The section discusses the widespread popular uprising against British colonial rule in India in 1857, initiated by sepoy mutinies that quickly gained support from various social classes.

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  • 5.3.1

    From Meerut To Delhi

    The uprising against British rule in India began with a revolt by sepoys in Meerut, leading to widespread rebellion and the subsequent declaration of Bahadur Shah Zafar as a leader of the movement.

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  • 5.3.2

    The Uprising Spreads

    The uprising against British rule in India rapidly expanded in 1857, as various groups united against colonial forces, inspired by the leadership of figures like Bahadur Shah Zafar.

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  • 5.4

    The Company Fights Back

    The British East India Company's response to the 1857 uprising involved military action and strategic policy changes to regain control over India.

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  • 5.5

    Aftermath

    Following the British victory in 1859, new policies were implemented to manage India more responsibly while changing military and governance structures.

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  • 5.6

    The Khurda Uprising – A Case Study

    The Khurda Uprising in 1817 marks the first significant popular armed rebellion against British colonial rule in Orissa, ignited by local grievances against oppressive taxation and governance.

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  • 5.7

    Let’s Recall

    This section summarizes the significant events and reactions related to the revolt in 1857 against British rule in India.

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  • 5.8

    Let’s Discuss

    The section discusses the factors leading to the 1857 rebellion in India against British rule, highlighting the grievances of various groups like peasants, sepoys, and the impact of political actions by the British.

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  • 5.9

    Let’s Do

    The revolt of 1857 marks a significant popular uprising against British rule in India, driven by discontent among various social groups, particularly sepoys and peasants.

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