How did the revolt spread from Meerut to other parts of the country?

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The British gradually took over India. How do you think the British justified this takeover? Do you think it was justified? Why or why not?

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Did the revolt of 1857 have a popular character? Give arguments to support your answer.

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Imagine that you are a British officer in Awadh during the rebellion. What would you do to keep your plans of fighting the rebels a top secret?

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What were the causes of the failure of the revolt of 1857?

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What were the effects of the revolt of 1857 on India?

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Describe the events during the sepoy mutiny

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Describe the contribution of the following in the revolt of 1857
(i) Rani Lakshmibai
(ii) Bakht Khan
(iii) Kunwar Singh
(iv) Mangal Pandey
(v) Nana Saheb
(vi) Tantia Tope
(vii) Begum Hazrat Mahal

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What were the economic causes of the revolt of 1857?

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Explain the changes introduced in the administrative set up of the British territories in India after the revolt of 1857.

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