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Q*14Why is the Mutiny of 1857 called a struggle for independence?
Ans. (i) People from all sections came together to fight against the British rule.
(ii) Every thing and everybody connected with the white men was targeted by the people.
(iii) The rebel proclamations in 1857 repeatedly appealed to all sections of the population
irrespective of their caste and religion.

Ans. 15Strengths-
(1) Complete cooperation between Hindus and Muslims,
(2) Common people were also revolting,
(3) All rebels wanted freedom.
Weakness-
(1) The revolt failed to spread to all areas,
(2) All communities did not support,
(3) Many rulers were supporter of British,
(4) The rebel leaders were suspicious and jealous of each other,
(5) The rebel soldiers were not well equipped.


What do visual representation tell us about the revolt of 1857? How do historians analyse these
representations?
Ans. (1) The British artist presents the Britishers as heroes.
(2) As saviours the relief of Lucknow painted by Thomas Jones Barker is remarkable in this
regard.
(3) Collin Campbell and Jones Outram captured Lucknow defeating the rebels. Recapturing of
Lucknow has been described by the British as a symbol of survival, heroic resistance and
ultimate triumph of British power.
(4) In Memoriam was famous painting of Joseph Noel. He expressed helplessness of English
ladies and children.
(5) Miss Wheeler has been depicted as an example of defending heroic lady.
(6) The heroic image of Laxmibai inspired Indian for struggle.
(7) Cruel images of British were the symbol of revenge.
(8) Brutal images of Indian soldiers were the symbols of strangeness against British.
(9) Indian artist persuaded nationalism and patriotism in Indians.