How did the revolt of 1857 spread from Delhi ?

1.	How did the revolt of 1857 spread from Delhi ?
Answer» On 12th May, the revolutionaries occupied Delhi. Mughal emperor of Delhi, Bahadur Shah Zafar II accepted to lead the revolutionaries and he was declared the emperor of India. At that time, lieutenant Willoghby opposed the revolutionaries to some extent but he was defeated and fled away. In the form of symbol of power, the occupancy of Delhi is regared as the start of the revolt of 1857. Shortly after, the revolt spread in northern and central India. Letters were written to Indian rulers to participate in the revolt. The revolt took place in Lucknow, Allahabad, Kanpur, Barielly, Benaras, some regions of Bihar, Jhansi and several other regions.

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On 12th May, the revolutionaries occupied Delhi. Mughal emperor of Delhi, Bahadur Shah Zafar II accepted to lead the revolutionaries and he was declared the emperor of India. At that time, lieutenant Willoghby opposed the revolutionaries to some extent but he was defeated and fled away.

In the form of symbol of power, the occupancy of Delhi is regared as the start of the revolt of 1857. Shortly after, the revolt spread in northern and central India. Letters were written to Indian rulers to participate in the revolt. The revolt took place in Lucknow, Allahabad, Kanpur, Barielly, Benaras, some regions of Bihar, Jhansi and several other regions.

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