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Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi

Source: IESubject: History Context: India marked the death anniversary of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, who was killed in 1858 while fighting British troops near Gwalior. Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi About Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi: Who She Is? Rani Lakshmibai was the queen consort of the princely state of Jhansi and an iconic leader of the …

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Examine the causes responsible for the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857. Why did the revolt spread rapidly in North India?

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events. Q2. Examine the causes responsible for the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857. Why did the revolt spread rapidly in North India? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The Revolt of 1857 remains a …

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Paika Rebellion

Source:  IT Context: NCERT’s latest Class 8 history textbook has omitted the Paika Rebellion of 1817, triggering political backlash in Odisha. About Paika Rebellion: What Was the Paika Rebellion? The Paika Rebellion (Paika Bidroha) was a large-scale armed uprising against British colonial rule in 1817, led by Bakshi Jagabandhu in Odisha—decades before the 1857 Revolt. …

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