Chapter 5 -When People Rebel : 1857 and After- Class 8 – History Notes
the British East India Company’s policies drastically altered Indian life, prompting widespread unrest. Leaders like Rani Lakshmibai and Nana Saheb resisted as their authority waned under Company rule. Sepoys and civilians, burdened by heavy taxes and cultural interference, ignited the 1857 revolt, marking a significant challenge to British dominance. This uprising underscored the deep-seated discontent with British interference in India’s traditional socio-political fabric.
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