Chapter 3 - War of Independence 1857-58

Lord Warren Hastings

He introduced the concept of putting the tax collectors up for auction.

Mangal Panday

was the first soldier to have refused them in March 1857 and with this the revolt spread to other parts of India.

Christian missionaries

were active at all public places like, schools, parks, markets and they believed it was their duty to impose a superior culture and religion on all Indians, and they converted Indians into Christians forcefully

Queen of England

adopted the additional title of "Empress of India "in 1877 in order to win the Indian confidence.

Muslims

They resisted the introduction of the co-education system and a discouraging attitude of the observance of Hijab/Purda

Railway system

system British introduced in order to ensure quick movement of troops in case of Russian attack through Afghanistan.

Westernization of Indian educational system

not welcomed by a majority of Indians because of Lord Macaulay’s contemptuous remarks about the Indian educational standard, when English began to replace Urdu and Hindi as the official language

1852

The year in which doctrine of lapse was enforced

Nana Sahib Peshwa and Rani of Jhansi

Under the doctrine of lapse, the two main rulers who lost their states despite having sons

1803

The year EIC entered Delhi

Qutib Sahib

The building to which the Mughal royal was family shifted to, from the Red fort

Mangal Panday

the first sepoy to refuse from using the new greased cartridges

Muslim Revolt

As the British predominantly viewed the war of independence

Bahadur Shah Zafar

the last Mughal emperor

Allahabad Declaration

declaration in which British abolished EIC in 1858