Question

Arrange the following events regarding the Revolt of 1857 in chronological order and choose the correct option from the following:
I. Summary Settlement in Awadh
II. Subsidiary Alliance in Awadh
III. Reforming policies of William Bentinck
IV. Azamgarh Proclamation
(A) II, III, I, IV
(B) III, II, IV, I
(C) I, III, IV, II
(D) IV, I, II, III
Correct Answer:(A): II, III, I, IV.

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Hint:

The events surrounding the Revolt of 1857 must be understood in chronological context to grasp the escalating tensions and causes of the rebellion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The chronological sequence of events leading to the Revolt of 1857 is as follows:
- II: The Subsidiary Alliance, implemented in Awadh by Lord Wellesley in 1800, profoundly affected the region.
- III: William Bentinck's reformist agenda, enacted in the early 19th century, included significant changes such as the abolition of Sati.
- I: The Summary Settlement in Awadh, conducted in the 1850s by the British, aimed to restructure land revenue and related systems.
- IV: The Azamgarh Proclamation, issued by the rebels during the 1857 Revolt, served to galvanize support and mobilize opposition to British rule.
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