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The Aaryans, Class : 8, Subject: History (S.Sc), Chapter: When people Rebel (ch 5), , Note down following Q & Ans in your history copy-, , Question 1. What was the demand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi that was refused by the British?, Answer: To accept her adopted son to succeed the throne of the king, after the death of her husband., Question 2. What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity?, Answer: Those who converted to Christianity would inherit the property of his ancestors., Question 3.What objections did the sepoys have to the new cartridges that they were asked to use?, Answer: Objections the sepoys had to the new cartridges were:, (i)The cartridges were greased with the fat of cows and pigs., (ii)The sepoys had to use mouth to remove the covering of the cartridges., (iii)They termed the cartridges to be a violation of the religious sentiments., Hence, they rebelled., Question 4. How did the last Mughal emperor live the last years of his life?, Answer: The last Mughal emperor lived a very pathetic life during the last years of his life. He was tried, in court and sentenced to life imprisonment. He and his wife were sent to prison in Rangoon. He died, there after four years., Question 5.What could be the reasons for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in, India before May 1857?, Answer: Reasons for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in India before May 1857(i)The traditional rulers failed to develop independent leadership., (ii)They also failed to have independent social, economic, and political aims of their own., (iii)They fought among themselves and could not present a united front against the foreign rule., (iv)A section of the people practiced inhuman social practices. They did not rise in revolt against the, Britishers.

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Question 6.What impact did Bahadur Shah Zafar’s support to the rebellion have on the people and the, ruling families?, Answer: (i) Bahadur Shah Zafar’s support to the rebellion boosted the morale of the people and the, ruling families. They became united to fight the British authority with double spirit., (ii)People of the towns and villages rose up in rebellion and rallied around local leaders, zamindars and, chiefs., (iii)Nana Saheb, the adopted son of the late Peshwa Baji Rao, who lived near Kanpur, gathered armed, forces and expelled the British garrison from the city. He proclaimed himself Peshwa., (iv)He also declared that he was a Governor under emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar., (v)In Lucknow, Birjis Qadr, the son of the deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, was proclaimed the new, Nawab. He too acknowledged the suzerainty of Bahadur Shah Zafar., (vi) In Jhansi, Rani Lakshmibai joined the rebel sepoys and fought the British along with Tantia Tope, the, general of Nana Saheb., Question 7.How did the British succeed in securing the submission of the rebel landowners of Awadh?, Answer: British succeeded in securing the submissions of the rebel landowners of Awadh:, (i)They provided inheritance rights to the landowners (who would enjoy traditional rights over their, land)., (ii) They were exempted from taxes., (iii)They were rewarded., (iv)They would be safe and their rights and claims would not be denied to them., Question 8. In what ways did the British change their policies as a result of the rebellion of 1857?, Answer: Some important changes brought by the British after the revolt were:, 1. Powers of the East India Company – (i)According to the Act of 1858 powers of the East India, Company were transferred to the British Crown in India., (ii)Secretary of State was appointed for governance and Governor-General was given the title of Viceroy., (iii)Secretary of State was to be assisted by a council of 15 members. It was only an advisory body., (iv)Governor-General was answerable to the Secretary of State., 2. Powers of Indian Rulers & Army- (i)All rulers were made to acknowledge British Queen as Sovereign, Paramount and were allowed to pass their kingdoms to their heirs.

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(ii) The proportion of Indian soldiers in the army was reduced. More soldiers were taken from Gurkhas,, Sikhs and Pathans., 3. Muslims were seen held responsible for rebellion and their land was confiscated., 4. Social and religious practices were given respect., 5.Zamindars and landlords were given protection and rights over their lands., Question 9. Prepare a chronology of the revolt of 1857., Answer:, 1.Sepoy Mutiny started from Meerut. ., 2.Support of Bahadur Shah Zafar., 3.Spread of the mutiny over all of India., 4.Thousands of Firangis killed., 5.Thousands of people sacrificed their lives., 6.Mutiny suppressed., 7.British Foundation was shaken in India., 8.Concessions given to Indians., , ***