Question

The mutinous Sepoys arrived at the gates of the Red Fort early in the morning on_________.

• A. 10 May 1857
• B. 11 May 1857
• C. 12 May 1857
• D. 13 May 1857

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The sepoys arrived on 11 May 1857.

Answer 2

The Sepoys, Indian soldiers employed by the British East India Company, arrived in Meerut on 11 May 1857, marking the beginning of the first major revolt against British colonial rule in India, known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the Sepoy Mutiny.

The event was triggered by several factors, including the introduction of the controversial Enfield rifle cartridge, which was rumored to be greased with animal fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim sepoys. This was seen as a direct challenge to their religious beliefs and traditions. As a result, the sepoys in Meerut rebelled, leading to widespread unrest across northern and central India.

The rebellion spread quickly to other regions, with key figures such as Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Bahadur Shah Zafar, and Tantia Tope emerging as prominent leaders. The event is considered a turning point in India's struggle for independence, even though it was eventually suppressed by British forces.

The rebellion, although unsuccessful in its immediate goals, laid the foundation for the rise of Indian nationalism and was a precursor to later independence movements.