Examine any two sources presented in the
chapter, choosing one visual and one text, and
discuss how these represent the point of view of
the victor and the vanquished.
What do visual representations tell us about the
revolt of 1857? How do historians analyse these
representations?
What did the rebels want? To what extent did the
vision of different social groups differ?
Why was the revolt particularly widespread in
Awadh? What prompted the peasants, taluqdars
and zamindars to join the revolt?
Discuss the evidence that indicates planning and
coordination on the part of the rebels.
Why did the mutinous sepoys in many places turn to
erstwhile rulers to provide leadership to the revolt?