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History Trivia Quiz
Revolt of 1857 Quiz Trivia Questions and Answers
Test your knowledge on the Revolt of 1857, the first major uprising against the British East India Company's rule, which is often considered as the beginning of the Indian struggle for independence.
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Who is considered the first martyr of the Revolt of 1857?
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What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857?
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Which city was NOT a major center during the Revolt of 1857?
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Who led the rebels in Kanpur during the Revolt of 1857?
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What was the role of Rani Lakshmibai in the Revolt of 1857?
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What led to the end of the East India Company's rule in India following the Revolt of 1857?
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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Revolt of 1857?
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Who was the last Mughal Emperor who was also a symbolic leader during the Revolt of 1857?
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What significant impact did the Revolt of 1857 have on British military strategies in India?
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Which of the following was a consequence of the Revolt of 1857?
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In which year did the Revolt of 1857 begin?
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Which regiment's soldiers were the first to initiate the revolt at Meerut?
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What was the most common form of communication used by rebels to spread the message of revolt across India?
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Which of the following cities did NOT see a major siege during the Revolt of 1857?
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Which policy of the British East India Company is often cited as a cause for the Revolt of 1857?
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After the Revolt of 1857, who was the first Viceroy of India?
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