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The Revolt of 1857 is called sepoy mutiny as well as First War of Independence. What is the reason behind different nomenclature for the same incident?

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Important Questions on Revolt of 1857

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As a consequence of the Revolt of 1857, which of the following was a change initiated by the British Parliament?
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Which of the following three universities were established in the year 1857 by the British Government?
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Begum Hazrat Mahal took an active part in organizing the uprising against the British at _____.
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Which of the following acts transferred the administration of India from East India Company to British Crown?
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Under 'Subsidiary Alliance', the East India Company forced the Indian rulers of the state of _____.
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Who among the following was hanged to death for attacking his officers in Barrackpore, on 29th March,1857?
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Consider the following two statements about the changes brought about in the administrative policies of the British Government immediately after the Revolt of 1857 and choose the correct option.

I. The British Parliament passed a new Act in 1858 and transferred all powers of the East India Company to the British Crown.

II. It was decided that the proportion of Indian soldiers in the army would be increased and the number of European soldiers would be decreased. 

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In 1856, who among the following Governor Generals decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal king and after his death none of the descendants would be recognised as king?