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Which one of the following statements about the Revolt of 1857 is correct?
Options
- AIt was a Revolt carefully organised and planned by the Rajas, Nawabs and Taluqdars
- BRumours and prophecies did not play any role in its outbreak and spread
- CThe rebel proclamations in 1857 repeatedly appealed to all sections of the population irrespective of their ca
- DThe British succeeded in quickly and easily controlling the rebels
Correct answer
D. The British succeeded in quickly and easily controlling the rebels
Step-by-step solution
The revolt of 1857 or Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence was widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857-59. It was begun in Meerut by Indian troops who were in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow. The British succeeded in quickly and easily controlling the rebels.