The contribution of Rajasthan in the freedom struggle of 1857 is described under the following points: 

1. The revolt of Nasirabad: 

On 28th May,1857 the 15th Bengal native infantry and other Indian soldiers revolted for the first time in Rajasthan. Here, the revolting soldiers attacked upon the bungalows of British officers and murdered Major Spotis Wood and Newbury. 

2. Revolt at Neemuch: 

On 3rd June, 1857 the soldiers at Neemuch cantonment revolted. They put the armoury on fire and attacked the bungalows of British officers and murdered the wife and children of a British sergeant. These rebel soldiers looted English bungalows at Chittorgarh, Hamirgarh and Banera. Then, they left for Delhi via Shahpura. 

3. Revolt in Tonk State: 

The soldiers at Deoli Cantonment revolted in 1857 and left for Tonk where the people warmly welcomed them against the order of Nawab. Then, the soldiers reached Delhi via Agra. 

4. Revolt in Erinpura: 

In the month of August, when the news of revolt at Nasirabad, Neemuch and Delhi reached Erinpura cantonment, the soldiers, on 21st August, 1857 revolted and took possession of Erinpura cantonment. Then, they attacked the colony of the British. They raised the slogan challo Delhi Maro Firangi’ and marched towards Delhi. 

5. Revolt in Auwa: 

Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa was annoyed with the English rulers and the Maharana of Jodhpur (Takhat Singh). So, Thakur Kushal Singh accepted to lead the soldiers of Erinpura cantonment. 

6. Revolt in Kota: 

Kota was the only place in Rajasthan where the public revolted though there was no cantonment. In Kota, the public revolted and ran the administration for six months. In Rajasthan, people hoisted the national flag here on Kotwali for the first time. 

7. Revolt in Dholpur: 

Bhagwant Singh, the ruler of Dholpur, was a supporter of the Britishers. In October 1857, the rebel soldiers from Gwalior and Indore entered Dholpur, and inspired by the patriotism of the revolting soldiers, they also stood beside them and joined the revolution. The revolutionaries ruled upon the state for two months. ‘ 

8. Revolt in Bharatpur: 

The ruler of Bharatpur, Raja Jaswant Singh, was a minor. So, the political agent Maurishan looked after the affairs of the state. Being angry w ith the Britisher’s policy, the Gurjars and the Mewons revolted on 31st May,1857 and joined the revolutionaries. Maurishan fled from Bharatpur to Agra. 

9. Revolt at Karauli: 

Madan Pal, the ruler of Karauli supported the British rulers. He appealed to his people not to support the revolutionaries. But the people paid no attention to his appeal and supported the revolutionaries. 

10. Revolt In Alwar: 

Bunne Singh, the Maharaja of Alwar sent his army to Agra in support of the Britishers. But Faizulla Khan the dewan of Alwar had full sympathy with the national feelings of the revolutionaries. The public of Alwar also were with the revolutionaries. 

11. Revolt in Bikaner: 

Maharaja Sardar Singh of Bikaner was a supporter of the Britishers. He went out of Bikaner with his army to suppress the revolutionaries. He provided protection and safety to the Britishers. He sternly controlled the people who had anti – British feelings. 

12. Revolt in Vagad and Mewar: 

Maharana Swaroop Singh the ruler of Mewar supported the Britishers in suppressing the revolt. The revolutionaries looted the Contonment at Neemuch and reached Shahpura Thikana of Mewar. The public of the state co-operated with the revolutionaries.

The feudal of Slumber and Kotharia extended full co – operation to the revolutionaries. In conclusive form,it can be said that although the revolt of 1857 did not prove to be successful,yet the anti – British feelings which had sprouted out due to this revolt affected Rajasthan also.The blaze of freedom ignited here also.