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Important Questions on Rebels and the Raj (Revolt of 1857)

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Discuss the extent to which religious beliefs shaped the events of 1857.
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Discuss the evidence that indicates planning and coordination on the part of the rebels.
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Why did the mutinous sepoys in many places turn to erstwhile rulers to provide leadership to the revolt?
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What were the measures taken during 1857 to ensure unity among the rebels?
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Examine anyone pictographic and one literary source of the 1857 Revolt. Discuss how these represent the point of view of the victor and the vanquished. 
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Read the section once more and explain the similarities and differences you notice in the ways in which leaders emerged during the revolt. For any two leaders, discuss why ordinary people were drawn to them.
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What did the British do after annexation of a kingdom on the basis of misgoverning and adoption?
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What steps did the British take to quell the uprising of 1857?
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What do visual representations tell us about the revolt of 1857? How do historians analyse these representations?
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The rebels established administrative structures in which of the following cities?