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Rebels and the raj

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.

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Rebels and the raj

What do visual representations tell us about the
revolt of 1857? How do historians analyse these
representations?

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Rebels and the raj

What did the rebels want? To what extent did the
vision of different social groups differ?

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Rebels and the raj

Why was the revolt particularly widespread in
Awadh? What prompted the peasants, taluqdars
and zamindars to join the revolt?

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Rebels and the raj

What steps did the British take to quell the uprising?

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Rebels and the raj

What were the measures taken to ensure unity among
the rebels?

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Rebels and the raj

Discuss the extent to which religious beliefs shaped
the events of 1857.

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Rebels and the raj

Discuss the evidence that indicates planning and
coordination on the part of the rebels.

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Rebels and the raj

Why did the mutinous sepoys in many places turn to
erstwhile rulers to provide leadership to the revolt?

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Colonialism and countryside

What are the problems of using official sources
in writing about the history of peasants?

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