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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


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Answer (1)
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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.

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