The Revolt of 1857 was sparked by the introduction of the Enfield rifle in the Indian Army. This news spread like wildfire among the sepoys of the army. Both Hindus and the Muslims were outraged at the use of cow's fat and 'hog's lard' respectively. They soon formed Panchayats in all corps and decided to socially boycott any sepoy, who used these cartridges.
As we have already seen, British rule in Haryana was unpopular. The rural people were particularly unhappy and dissatisfied. The destruction of village communities, the economic policies of exploitation, the work of the Christian missionaries, added to frequent famines and recurring epidemics, had made the people feel miserable and at heart suspect the British administration.
Although, the mutiny appears to have broken out suddenly without much pre-planning, the general discontent that prevailed helped in inflaming large areas. Except for the princely states of Jind, Kalsia, Buria and some small jagirs in Ambala and Thanesar, whole of the Haryana region was severely affected by the revolt. These are
They were resisted in the urban areas by loyal Khanzadas, who were also supported by loyal police, but they were soon overcome. Major Eden, the political agent at Jaipur intervened in Gurgaon with a large contingent, but without much success. In Gurgaon, the struggle continued even after the fall of Delhi, which occurred on 20th September, 1857. Throughout October, Brigadier-General Showers tried to suppress the turbulent Meos, Gujjars, Ranghars, Ahirs and the rebel princes.
Which of the following are correct : (a) One of the causes of the revolt of 1857 was the economic policies of the British East India Company, including heavy taxation and the imposition of land revenue systems, led to economic hardships for the local population in Haryana. (b) The revolt of 1857 also took place in Thanesar. (c) After the 1857 Revolt, the British in February, 1858, removed Haryana from the North-Western province and merged it with Punjab. | |||
Right Option : D | |||
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In Haryana the revolt of 1857 was first started in ______________________. | |||
Right Option : A | |||
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During the 1857 Revolt, William Ford was the Collector of which place of Haryana ? | |||
Right Option : A | |||
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