Question : How did British accounts of the Revolt of 1857 differ from Indian accounts?
Option 1: British accounts focused on the economic causes, while Indian accounts emphasized religious factors
Option 2: British accounts portrayed the revolt as a mutiny, while Indian accounts viewed it as a war of independence
Option 3: British accounts highlighted the role of women, while Indian accounts ignored it
Option 4: British accounts were written in English, while Indian accounts were in regional languages
Correct Answer: British accounts portrayed the revolt as a mutiny, while Indian accounts viewed it as a war of independence
Solution :
Correct Option: 2
Explanation: British accounts of the Revolt of 1857 often portrayed it as a 'mutiny' or a localized rebellion, while Indian accounts tended to view it as a broader war of independence against colonial rule.
