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Nature and significance of first war of indian independence 1857 |
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Answer» The Revolt of 1857 was an unrivalled EVENT in the history of British rule in India. It UNITED though in a limited way, many sections of Indian society for a common cause. Though the revolt failed to achieve the desired goal, it sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism. ______________________________ The Revolt of 1857 has been termed as a 'Sepoy Mutiny' by the British. Some Indian historians PREFER to call it the 'First War of Independence'. The truth perhaps LIES somewhere in between the two views. Since the rulers, nobles and sepoys participated in it, calling it only a sepoy mutiny WOULD be incorrect. ______________________________ |
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