Revolt of 1857 In Haryana

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.

Cause of Revolt In Haryana

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.

Spread Of Revolt In Haryana

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

Revolt in Ambala

In Haryana the revolt of 1857 was first started in Ambala. The Sepoy mutiny of Meerut which started on 10th May, 1857, reached Ambala Cantt in Haryana on 13th May, 1857.

The soldiers of Ambala Cantonment planned to loot the armory and march towards Delhi, but a soldier named Sham Singh informed the British authorities about this plan.

This agitated the British and they beset the Indian soldiers and forced them to surrender.

Revolt in Gurugram

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.

On 13th May, 1857, a group of 300 soldiers marched from Delhi towards Gurugram. William Ford, the English Collector, tried to stop them, but he failed. The soldiers looted the government treasury of Gurugramn.

Rao Tularam, along with his brother Gopal Dev, organised the Ahirs and fought against the British at a place called Nasirpur.

Ahmad Ali of Farrukhnagar and Nahar Singh, the last ruler of Ballabhgarh also joined the revolution, but they were accused of having relations with the British.

In June 1857, Major Aden, the English Resident of the state of Jaipur, attempted to suppress the Mewati rebellions with a large contingent and artillery.

Many revolts rook place in Sohna and Tawadu in Haryana. In the end, Major Aden had to return

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Question : 1

The ____________________, introduced by the British, led to the annexation of Indian princely states if they lacked a male heir.
A. Subsdiary Alliance	B. Doctrine of Lapse	C. Mansabdari system	D. Cornwallis Code
Right Option : B
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Question : 2

What was the main cause of the Revolt of 1857 in Haryana?
A. Religious conflicts	B. Economic grievances	C. Sepoy mutiny	D. Political unrest
Right Option : C
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