Which one of the following statements about the Revolt of 1857 is corr

Which one of the following statements about the Revolt of 1857 is correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”It was a Revolt carefully organised and planned by the Rajas, Nawabs and Taluqdars” option2=”Rumours and prophecies did not play any role in its outbreak and spread” option3=”The rebel proclamations in 1857 repeatedly appealed to all sections of the population irrespective of their caste and creed.” option4=”The British succeeded in quickly and easily controlling the rebels” correct=”option3″]

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During the Revolt of 1857, many rebel proclamations, issued by leaders like Bahadur Shah Zafar, Nana Sahib, and those in Awadh, explicitly appealed to the populace to unite against the British, irrespective of their religious or caste background. They often invoked symbols and language that resonated with both Hindus and Muslims, emphasizing shared history and the common goal of overthrowing British rule.

The Revolt of 1857 saw significant attempts by rebel leaders to forge unity among different sections of Indian society against the British.

Option A is an oversimplification; while many traditional elites participated, the revolt also involved peasants, sepoys, and other sections, and its organization was complex and varied. Option B is incorrect; rumours, such as the greased cartridges and mysterious circulation of chapatis and lotuses, played a crucial role in inciting and spreading the revolt. Option D is incorrect; the British faced fierce resistance and it took them over a year, with significant reinforcements, to suppress the rebellion, demonstrating that it was neither quick nor easy.

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