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Revolt of 1857 and Reforms in the Indian Army
Chapter: 11
| MODULE – III: MILITARY HISTORY OF THE COLONIAL ERA |
Intext Questions 11.1
1. What is the name of the first Indian Mutiny in 1806?
Ans: Vellore Mutiny.
2. Which Mutiny took place in 1857?
Ans: Sepoy Mutiny.
3. Name the Sepoy who hit and wounded a British Soldier?
Ans: Mangal Pandey.
| Terminal Exercises |
1. How did the British settle in India?
Ans: The British faced a number of resistance from Indians throughout their occupation of India. There were mutinies, battles fought, but they were cunning and had superior fire arms which gave them victories.
2. Write a short note about battle of Wandiwash.
Ans: The Battle of Wandiwash was fought in 1760 between the British East India Company and the French forces during the Third Carnatic War. It is considered a decisive battle because the British, under Sir Eyre Coote, completely defeated the French army led by Count de Lally. The British captured important French officers and took control of the fort at Wandiwash. This victory ended French military power in India and established the British as the dominant European power on the Indian subcontinent. It also paved the way for British political expansion in India.
3. What were the reasons for the 1857 mutiny?
Ans: The 1857 event occurred not as a result of any single event, but as an culmination of many happenings over time. The factors that led to a revolt were:
(i) First was the policy of recruiting higher caste Brahmins in the army, thus causing misunderstanding and rift within the sepoys.
(ii) Second was the rumour that the British were converting hindus and muslims to Christianity. The British were also working towards abolition of Sati (a practice of the wife killing herself when her husband died).
(iii) Then there were other smaller issues such as delayed promotions to Indian soldiers and exclusion from Foreign Service.
(iv) It has been said that the spark to start the mutiny was over the issue of rifle cartridges (ammunition used in rifles) in which it was rumored that they were made from pig/cow fat. To use the ammunition one had to use teeth to bite and tear away the wrappings. This went against the sentiments of both the hindus and muslims.
4. What document was called the Magna Carta of India?
Ans: The document was called ‘Magna Carta of the People of India’.
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