The correct answer is: c) Inspiration for later freedom struggles
The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Sepoy Mutiny, or the First War of Indian Independence, was a major uprising in India against the rule of the British East India Company. The revolt began on 10 May 1857 at Meerut, in the North-Western Provinces (modern-day Uttar Pradesh), and spread rapidly to other parts of India. The rebels were motivated by a variety of factors, including religious and economic grievances, as well as a desire for independence from British rule.
The revolt was ultimately unsuccessful, but it had a profound impact on the history of India. It led to the end of the East India Company’s rule and the establishment of direct British rule in India. It also inspired later freedom struggles, such as the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century.
In Tamil Nadu, the legacy of the Revolt of 1857 is primarily one of inspiration for later freedom struggles. The revolt was seen as a symbol of resistance to British rule, and it inspired many Tamil nationalists to fight for independence. The revolt is also remembered as a time of great suffering for the people of Tamil Nadu, and it is a reminder of the sacrifices that were made in the struggle for freedom.
The other options are not as accurate. Option (a), widespread commemoration and celebration, is not entirely accurate. While there is some commemoration of the revolt in Tamil Nadu, it is not as widespread as in other parts of India. Option (b), historical debate and regional interpretations, is more accurate, but it does not capture the full legacy of the revolt. Option (d), collective trauma and memory, is also accurate, but it does not capture the full range of emotions that are associated with the revolt.