Social Science Class - 8 History Chapter - 5
SOCIAL SCIENCE
HISTORY CLASS - 8
CHAPTER - 5
WHEN PEOPLE REBEL
Question no. 1
What was the demand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi that was refused by the British?
Answer no. 1
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi demanded the company recognise her adopted son as the the heir of the kingdom after the death of her husband. But the British refused to accept her adopted son as heirs of Jhansi. Lord Dalhousie had introduced 'doctrine of lapse' according to this rule if an Indian ruler died without male heir his Kingdom would lapse and such Kingdom would be annexed with the British Empire. The company was confident of its superiority and military power, turn down her demand.Question no. 2
What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity?
Answer no. 2
Question no. 3
What objection did the sepoys have to the the new cartridges that they were asked to use?Answer no. 3
The new cartridges were suspected of being coated with the fat of cows and pigs. Before loading the cartridge in the Rifles a sepoy had to fight it to open the wrapper. This affected the religious sentiments of the Hindu and Muslim. Hence the sepoy refused to use these new cartridge. They felt that British were trying to insult their religious belief. Eighty five sepoy were dismissed from service and sentence to 10 years in jail for disobeying their officers.Question no. 4
How did the last mughal emperor live the last years of his life ?
Answer no. 4
The company regained the control of the country. It re captured Delhi from the Rebel forces in September 1857. The last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried in court and sentenced to life imprisonment. His sons were shot dead. He was sent to prison with his wife in October 1858 where he died in November 1862.Thus ,the last years of his life was very pathetic and tragic.
Question no. 5
What could be the reasons for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in India before May 1857 ?
Answer no. 5
The thought that the Indian soldiers are faithful to them and they are loyal to company. They were in confident that kings and zamindar are their supporter. Before the revolt of 1857, they have got victory in many wars and suppressed many revolts successfully. Hence they were confident of their military strength.Question no. 6
What impact did Bahadur Shah Zafar's support to the rebellions have on the people and the rulering families ?Answer no. 6
The British had not expected the vast revolt. They thought the problem caused by the issue of the cartridge would die down. But Bahadur Shah Zafar's decision to bless the rebellion changed the entire situation. When people see an alternative possibility of leader they feel inspired and enthused. It gives them the courage, hope and confidence to act. The people of towns and villages also rose up in rebellion and rallied around the local leaders, zamindar and chiefs who were prepared to establish their authority and fight the British. The ruling family is also joined the Rebel sepoy and fought the British with all their might.Question no. 7
How did the British succeed in securing the submission of the rebel landowners of Awadh ?
Just victory against the British had earlier in encouraged rebellion, the defeat of Rebel forces encourage desertion. The British also tried their best to win back the loyalty of the people. They announced a reward for land holder would be allowed to continue to enjoy traditional right over their lands.Answer no. 7
Those who had rebelled were told that if they submitted to British, and if they had not killed any white people, they would remain safe and their rights and claim to land would not be denied.
Question no. 8
In what ways did the British change their policies as a result of the rebellion in 1857?
Answer no. 8
The British had arrogant control of the country by the end of 1859 polyester they decided that they could not carry on rolling the land with the same policies list of British change their policies and make it flexible. The following are the important changes they were made by number .1. The British Parliament passed a new act in 1958 and transfer the power of the East India Company to the British Crown in order to ensure a more on school management of Indian affairs.
2. All ruling chiefs of the country were assured that their territory would never be annexed in future. They were allowed to transfer their Kingdom to their heirs, including their adopted son. However, they were made to acknowledge the British Queen as their Sovereign Paramount.
3. They decided that the proportion of Indian soldier in the army would be reduced and the number of European soldier would be increased. It was also decided that instead of recruiting soldiers from Avadh, Bihar, Central India and South India, more soldiers would be recruited from among the the Gurkhas,Sikh and Pathan.
4. The land and the property of Muslim was confiscate on a large scale. The British believe that they were responsible for the rebellion in a big way.
5. The British decided to respect the customary religious and social practices of the people in India.
6. Policies were made to protect landlords and zamindars and give them security of right over the lands.
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