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Class Notes Class: 8 Topic: When People Rebel-1857 and After Uploading Date - 03.07.20 Subject: History Absolutely prepared at home D.L. Yadav ( 02.07.20)

Qns1.What was the demand of Rani Lakshamibai of that was refused by the British? Ans. Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi wanted the East Company to recognize her adopted son Damodar Rao as the heir to her kingdom after her husband’s (Gangadhar Rao) death. This demand was refused by the Company. Qns.2.What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity? Ans.1.In 1850, the British passed a law to allow Indians who converted to Christianity to continue to inherit the property of their ancestors. This way the law protected the interests of converted Christians. Qns.3.What objections did the sepoys have to the new cartridge that they were asked to use? Ans.1. On 9th May 1857 sepoys at objected that new cartridges were coated with the fat of cows and pigs. 2. It was a great insult to the religions of Hindu as well as Muslim sepoys. 3. The sepoys stood that the aim of Britishers was to convert all the sepoys in to Christianity. Qns 4.How did the last Mughal emperor lives the last years of his life? Ans.1.Last Mughal emperor was tried in court for supporting the revolt. 2. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with family in Rangoon in Oct. 1858. 3. Bahadur Shah died in Rangoon jail in Nov.1862. Qns 5. How did the British succeed in securing the submission of the rebel landlords of ? Ans. The British succeeded in securing the submission by Carrot and Stick policy in this way;- ( 1)They tried and hanged a number of rebel leaders who had challenged British authority. (2)The Company tried their best to win back the loyalty of the people by announcing rewards for loyal landowners. (3) Landowners would be allowed to continue to enjoy traditional right over their lands. Qns 6.In what ways did the British change their policies as a result of the rebellion of 1857? Ans. Changes in policies were as follows;- (1) The British Parliament passed an Act in 1858 under which the power of the company were transferred to the British Crown. (2) Local rulers were assured that their territories would never be annexed by the British in future. (3) They abolished the so the rulers could pass on their kingdoms to adopted sons. (4) Landowners and Zamidars were assured their rights over their lands. (5) They recognized the Army by reducing the proportion of Indian soldiers and increasing the proportion of European soldiers. Work Sheet on Ch 5 When People Rebel 1857 Note --Write in your Note Book F ill in the blanks;---- 1. Revolt of 1857 was started in the city of…… 2. In Awadh, the revolt was led by…….. 3. Queen……… issued the proclamation of 1858 4. At the revolt of 1857 was led by…….. 5. James Outram called revolt of 1857 as an organized…….revolt. 6. In 1856, Governor General……….decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal king and his descendents would be called princes. 7. On 29 March 1857, a young soldier……. Was hanged to death for attacking his officers in Barrack pore. 8. Ramgargh in Mandala district of Madhya Pradesh……..led the revolt of1857. 9. Revolt of 1857 was fought under the leadership of…… Choose the correct option;--- 1.When was the Act transferring the power to rule India from the to the British Crown passed;- (a) 11th Fed 1856 (b) 29 th May 1857 (c) 21st March 1858 d) 1st Nov.1858

2. What was the objective of the new law passed by the Company in 1850 ? (a) Converting all Muslims and Hindus to Christianity (b) To divide the Indians on religious line (c) Making religious conversion to Christianity easier (d) Not allowing Christians to inherit the land of their ancestors. 3. Where did Bahadur Shah Zafar II die ? (a)In Rangoon (b) in (c) (d) on the battlefield 4. Who was the son of the deposed Nawab of Awadh ? (a) (b) Birjis Qadr (c) (d) 5. Who was the Governor General of India during the revolt of 1857? (a)Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Canning (c) Huge Rose (d) Queen Victoria 6. Who was the prominent leader in Luck now during the revolt of 1857? (a) (b)Rani Lakshmibai (c) (d) Bahadur Shah Zafar 7. Sir Huge Rose describe whom as the best and bravest military leader of the rebel? (a)Begum Hazrat Mahal (b) Nana Saheb (c) Rani Lakshmibai (d)Bahadur Shah Zafar 8. What was the role of Tantia Tope in 1857 mutiny? (a)He organized Bhils of Panchmahal region against the British (b)He was commander in chief of the army of Nana Saheb (c ) Both A and B (d) Neither A nor B