{"id":707256,"date":"2024-02-14T12:08:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T06:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=707256"},"modified":"2025-07-31T11:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T06:18:09","slug":"revolt-of-1857","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolt of 1857"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#Immediate_Reason_for_Revolt_of_1857\" title=\"Immediate Reason for Revolt of 1857\">Immediate Reason for Revolt of 1857<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#Causes_of_The_Revolt_of_1857\" title=\"Causes of The Revolt of 1857\">Causes of The Revolt of 1857<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#Political_Causes\" title=\"Political Causes\">Political Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#Economic_Causes\" title=\"Economic Causes\">Economic Causes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#Centers_of_The_Revolt\" title=\"Centers of The Revolt\">Centers of The Revolt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#British_Officials_Who_Suppressed_the_Revolt\" title=\"British Officials Who Suppressed the Revolt\">British Officials Who Suppressed the Revolt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#Result_of_The_Revolt\" title=\"Result of The Revolt\">Result of The Revolt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#FAQs_on_Revolt_of_1857\" title=\"FAQs on Revolt of 1857\">FAQs on Revolt of 1857<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#What_triggered_the_1857_revolt\" title=\"What triggered the 1857 revolt?\">What triggered the 1857 revolt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#Who_is_the_father_of_Revolt_of_1857\" title=\"Who is the father of Revolt of 1857?\">Who is the father of Revolt of 1857?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#What_were_the_primary_hubs_of_the_1857_revolt\" title=\"What were the primary hubs of the 1857 revolt?\">What were the primary hubs of the 1857 revolt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#What_was_the_main_cause_of_the_1857_revolt\" title=\"What was the main cause of the 1857 revolt?\">What was the main cause of the 1857 revolt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/revolt-of-1857\/#Why_is_the_Revolt_of_1857_called_the_First_War_of_Independence\" title=\"Why is the Revolt of 1857 called the First War of Independence?\">Why is the Revolt of 1857 called the First War of Independence?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was a big uprising against the <strong>British East India Company<\/strong> in India. It started on <strong>May 10, 1857<\/strong>, when soldiers in Meerut rebelled. The revolt spread to other areas, with more soldiers and civilians joining. It happened mostly in the northern part of India and central regions. This article below will discuss the events, the causes and the <strong>outcome of the Revolt of 1857<\/strong>. Read till the end for a better understanding of this historical event.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immediate_Reason_for_Revolt_of_1857\"><\/span>Immediate Reason for Revolt of 1857<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The revolt of 1857 happened because of many reasons. People suffered a lot because of British rules. They faced economic problems because of high taxes and unfair policies. The British also took over Indian states, which made rulers unhappy. Indian soldiers were treated badly compared to British soldiers. The issue of greased cartridges made things worse. When Indian soldiers refused to use them, the revolt started. Even after trying to solve the problem, the anger disappeared. When <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biography\/mangal-pandey-biography\/\"><strong>Mangal Pandey<\/strong><\/a> was executed and soldiers were put in jail, the revolt became bigger. This marked the beginning of a big rebellion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-707283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Revolt-of-1857.jpg\" alt=\"Revolt of 1857\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Revolt-of-1857.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Revolt-of-1857-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Revolt-of-1857-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Revolt-of-1857-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_The_Revolt_of_1857\"><\/span>Causes of The Revolt of 1857<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Revolt of 1857 was the result of the policies pursued by the British East India Company, which badly affected various segments of society, including rulers, peasants, and traders. A single policy or event did not trigger the uprising of 1857; it was the result of various political, economic, administrative, and socio-religious factors. These underlying causes can be summarised as follows:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_Causes\"><\/span>Political Causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The expansionist policies of the British, which included the Doctrine of Lapse and direct annexations, played a significant role in fueling the revolt. These policies resulted in the displacement of numerous Indian rulers and chiefs, creating fear and resentment among other ruling families. Denying Rani Lakshmi Bai&#8217;s adopted son&#8217;s claim to the throne of Jhansi and the annexation of territories like Satara, Nagpur, and Jhansi intensified tensions. Additionally, the annexation of Awadh by Lord Dalhousie left thousands unemployed, transforming it from a loyal state to a centre of unrest. These actions contributed to the widespread discontent and played a crucial role in sparking the revolt against British rule in India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Causes\"><\/span>Economic Causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The economic burden imposed by the British impacted the lives of the peasants. Peasants faced heavy taxes and had to borrow money at high-interest rates from lenders. The failure to repay loans led to land confiscation, leaving peasants without income. Moreover, the British annexation of Indian states deprived rulers of their ability to support artisans and craftsmen, which further destabilised the economic conditions. Additionally, the economic policies of the British East India Company devastated Indian industries and handicrafts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mangal_Pandey_Revolt_of_1857\"><\/span>Mangal Pandey Revolt of 1857<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The revolt led by Mangal Pandey in 1857 made Indian soldiers very angry because they feared disrespect for their religion and suspected they were being forced to convert to Christianity. Pandey, a soldier, protested against the use of Enfield rifle cartridges and the distribution of Bibles to soldiers. On March 29, he tried to start a rebellion by attacking Lieutenant Baugh, but he failed. Even though other soldiers didn&#8217;t help the officers, they managed to stop Pandey and later hanged him on April 8. His friend, Jemadar Ishwari Prasad, was also hanged. The 34th Regiment was disbanded because they did not stop Pandey&#8217;s actions. Sepoy Paltu, who tried to help the officers, was killed. Pandey&#8217;s actions were one of the events that led to the 1857 revolt against British rule.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Failure_of_the_Revolt_of_1857\"><\/span>Causes of Failure of the Revolt of 1857<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lack of Support from the Ruling Power:<\/strong> During that period, the ruling classes were beneficiaries of British policies, leading them to back the British rather than support the revolt. Key figures like Sir Dinkar Rao of Gwalior, Sir Salar Jung of Hyderabad, the Sang Bahadur of Nepal, the ruler of Afghanistan, as well as leaders from Patiala, Sindh, and Kashmir, along with certain Sikh chieftains, actively supported the British.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Absence of Nationalistic Sentiment:<\/strong> The rebellions lacked a sense of national identity.<\/p>\n<p>The rulers supported the sepoys because they did not like the East India Company. But back then, people did not feel like they were all part of one big country called India. They mostly cared about their town, area, or sometimes their state. They didn&#8217;t think of themselves as all being Indian.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leaders_Associated_with_1857_Revolt\"><\/span>Leaders Associated with 1857 Revolt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Throughout the 1857 Revolt, also recognised as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the <strong>First War of Independence<\/strong>, numerous notable leaders rose to prominence from various parts of India. Below are the leaders of the revolt of 1857<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mangal Pandey<\/li>\n<li>General Bakht Khan<\/li>\n<li>Nana Saheb<\/li>\n<li>Begum Hazrat Mahal<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biography\/rani-lakshmi-bai-biography\/\"><strong>Rani Laxmibai<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kunwar Singh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button><strong>Also Check:<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/8-union-territories-of-india\/\">8 Union Territories of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/states-and-capitals\/\">States and Capitals<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/landforms-of-india\/\">Landforms of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/warli-painting\/\">Warli Painting<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/natural-resources\/\">Natural Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/\">Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indian-constitution\/\">Indian Constitution<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/national-parks-in-india\/\">National Parks in India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/fundamental-rights-of-india\/\">Fundamental Rights of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/north-eastern-india\/\">North Eastern India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/bardoli-satyagraha\/\">Bardoli Satyagraha<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/fundamental-rights-of-indian-constitution\/\">Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>7th Central Pay Commission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indian-freedom-struggle\/\">Indian Freedom Struggle<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/poona-pact\/\">Poona Pact<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/swadeshi-movement\/\">Swadeshi Movement<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/khilafat-movement\/\"><strong>Khilafat Movement<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/non-cooperation-movement\/\">Non-Cooperation Movement<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centers_of_The_Revolt\"><\/span>Centers of The Revolt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The main focal points of the 1857 revolt included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delhi<\/li>\n<li>Lucknow<\/li>\n<li>Meerut<\/li>\n<li>Kanpur<\/li>\n<li>Jhansi<\/li>\n<li>Gwalior<\/li>\n<li>Barrackpore<\/li>\n<li>Bareilly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beginning in May 1857 in Meerut, the revolt swiftly spread throughout northern and central India. The uprising predominantly impacted the country&#8217;s northern regions, spanning from the vicinity of Patna to the borders of Rajasthan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"British_Officials_Who_Suppressed_the_Revolt\"><\/span>British Officials Who Suppressed the Revolt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>British officials who suppressed the revolt played a main role in quelling the uprising during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. These officials, representing the colonial administration, were tasked with restoring order and maintaining British control over the affected regions.They used different methods like using soldiers, talking with people, and forcing them to obey, to stop the rebellion and control the Indian leaders and fighters who were against British rule.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Indian Leaders<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>British Officials who suppressed the revolt<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<td>Bahadur Shah II<\/td>\n<td>John Nicholson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lucknow<\/td>\n<td>Begum Hazrat Mahal<\/td>\n<td>Henry Lawrence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kanpur<\/td>\n<td>Nana Saheb<\/td>\n<td>Sir Colin Campbell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jhansi &amp; Gwalior<\/td>\n<td>Lakshmi Bai &amp; Tantia Tope<\/td>\n<td>General Hugh Rose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bareilly<\/td>\n<td>Khan Bahadur Khan<\/td>\n<td>Sir Colin Campbell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Allahabad<\/td>\n<td>Maulvi Liyakat Ali<\/td>\n<td>Colonel Oncell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Banaras<\/td>\n<td>Maulvi Liyakat Ali<\/td>\n<td>Colonel Oncell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bihar<\/td>\n<td>Kunwar Singh<\/td>\n<td>William Taylor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Result_of_The_Revolt\"><\/span>Result of The Revolt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Revolt of 1857 profoundly shook the foundations of the British East India Company, revealing its incompetence in governing India. The significant outcome was the enactment of the Government of India Act in 1858, which ended the British East India Company&#8217;s rule and inaugurated the British Raj&#8217;s era, placing India directly under the governance of the British Crown through appointed representatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key points of transformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>End of company rule:<\/strong> The monumental uprising of 1857 signalled the termination of the East India Company\u2019s governance in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Establishment of direct British Crown rule:<\/strong> India transitioned to direct rule by the British Crown, officially announced by Lord Canning during a Durbar in Allahabad through a proclamation issued on November 1, 1858, in the name of Queen Victoria.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Administration under Queen Victoria:<\/strong> The administration of India was assumed by Queen Victoria, effectively placing governance under the authority of the British Parliament. The creation of the India Office facilitated the management and administration of the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Revolt_of_1857\"><\/span>FAQs on Revolt of 1857<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_triggered_the_1857_revolt\"><\/span>What triggered the 1857 revolt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe 1857 revolt, known as the First War of Independence, was sparked by various factors, including British annexation policies, the Doctrine of Lapse, discrimination against Indians, and oppressive British economic and social policies.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_father_of_Revolt_of_1857\"><\/span>Who is the father of Revolt of 1857?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMangal Pandey, often considered the catalyst for the 1857 revolt, played a significant role in igniting the spirit of resistance among Indian soldiers.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_primary_hubs_of_the_1857_revolt\"><\/span>What were the primary hubs of the 1857 revolt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe key centres of the uprising included Delhi, Cawnpore, Lucknow, Jhansi, and Gwalior.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_main_cause_of_the_1857_revolt\"><\/span>What was the main cause of the 1857 revolt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe main cause of the 1857 revolt was the discontent with British policies, including cultural insensitivity, economic exploitation, and military grievances. The immediate spark was the introduction of rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim soldiers and symbolizing the broader disrespect and exploitation by the British.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Revolt_of_1857_called_the_First_War_of_Independence\"><\/span>Why is the Revolt of 1857 called the First War of Independence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Revolt of 1857 is known as the First War of Independence because it was the first significant attempt by Indians to unite against British rule. It represented a nationwide effort to reclaim control from the British, laying the foundation for India's eventual fight for freedom. 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