NDA2021General AbilityGeneral StudiesActual
Which one of the following statements about the ishtahars issued during the Revolt of 1857 is correct?
Options
- AThey glorified the Muslim rule in India.
- BThey glorified the co-existence of different communities under the Mughal Empire.
- CThey glorified the message of Islam.
- DThey glorified the role of Queen Victoria.
Correct answer
B. They glorified the co-existence of different communities under the Mughal Empire.
Step-by-step solution
Since most of the rebels were sepoys and other leaders were illiterate so it is difficult to know what the rebels thought but they used different techniques to propagate their ideas. - The ishtahar(notification) showed back to the pre-British Hindu-Muslim past and glorified the coexistence of different communities under the Mughal Empire. - They issued proclamations and ishtahars (notifications) to propagate their ideas. - They also resorted to prophecy so that people can get involved in hope of early freedom. For