Question

Name the place where the Great Revolt of 1857 broke out:

• A. Delhi
• B. Lucknow
• C. Kanpur
• D. Meerut

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Meerut

• The Great Revolt of 1857 first broke out at Meerut.

• Date: May 10, 1857.

• The immediate cause was the use of Enfield rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat.

• The rebellion began with the mutiny of Indian sepoys of the 34th Infantry and 3rd Light Cavalry.

• It quickly spread to major centers like Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, Bareilly, and Bihar.