Worksheetswar of independence 1857
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The British introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, allowing them to confiscate the territory of any local ruler who did not have a
a daughter
real male heir.
competent family members
The British moved the Royal family form the ........................... of Delhi to a more obscure Qutub Sahi.
Taj mahal
Agra fort
Red fort
Most of the sepoys were Indian, whereas officers were always ...........................
French
British
Sikh
Christian Missionaries made schools, to teach.......................
Christianity,
Islam
Hinduism
Lord Canning announced in 1856 that with the demise of Bahadur Shah Zafar, his successor will not be allowed to use the title "...............".
Sir
lord
king
The cartridges of the rifles were greased with
cow fats
cow and pig fats
pig fats
The cartridges of the rifles were greased with
cow fats
cow and pig fats
pig fats
War of independence held in .............
1856
1757
1857
Doctrine of lapse was introduce by
Lord Dalhousie
Lord Canon
Lord Robert
reasons for the war of independence 1857 were
political,economic,social ,religious and military
trade
transport
War of independence was fought between
British and Indians
French and Sikh
British and French
The British introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, allowing them to confiscate the territory of any local ruler who did not have a
a daughter
real male heir.
competent family members
