The revolt of 1857 was started by the sepoys from which of the following places?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Meerut -
Although sporadic incidents of rebellion had occurred before (such as the Mangal Pandey incident at Barrackpore), it was Meerut that initiated the rebellion as an organized military uprising.
The Beginning and Spread of the 1857 Revolt
The rebellion formally began on May 10, 1857.
Cause: Indian sepoys in the Meerut cantonment refused to use greased cartridges and, by freeing their fellow soldiers, ignited the rebellion.
March to Delhi: After launching the rebellion in Meerut, the sepoys reached Delhi overnight and declared Bahadur Shah Zafar their emperor on the morning of May 11.