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When People Rebel: 1857 and After

Class VIII
History
When People Rebel: 1857 and After
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1. What was the primary cause of the revolt of 1857?

Economic exploitation · Religious conversion · Political annexation · Military grievances

2. Which company ruled over India before the revolt of 1857?

British East India Company · Dutch East India Company · French East India Company · Portuguese East India Company

3. Who was the last Mughal emperor during the revolt of 1857?

Bahadur Shah I · Akbar II · Bahadur Shah II · Shah Jahan II

4. Which event is often considered the starting point of the revolt of 1857?

The Sepoy Mutiny · The Siege of Delhi · The Battle of Kanpur · The Capture of Lucknow

5. What was the name of the Indian soldier who played a key role in the revolt?

Mangal Pandey · Rani Lakshmibai · Tatya Tope · Nana Saheb