8th Class Social Science Uprising against British Rule 1857 Revolt Question Bank A Popular Rebellion-The Revolt of 1857 - Long answer Type Question

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    How was Delhi taken over by the rebels?

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    On 10th May, the sepoys broke out in open rebellion, shot their officers, released their fellow sepoys and headed towards Delhi. They were determined to bring an end to the firangi rule. Delhi was seized by the rebels on May 12th, 1857. The Red Fort and the city were occupied. Some Europeans were shot dead. The old and powerless Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II proclaimed the Emperor of India.


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