Which of the following buildings were attacked by the sepoys during the Revolt of 1857?

The correct answer is Jail, treasury, telegraph office, and bungalows.

Key Points

• During the Revolt of 1857, sepoys targeted symbolic establishments of British authority, such as jails, treasuries, telegraph offices, and bungalows.
• The attacks on these establishments aimed to disrupt British control and communication channels.
• These locations were not only strategic but also represented the colonial administration's dominance over Indian society.
• The sepoys sought to release prisoners from jails and seize weapons and funds from treasuries to strengthen their rebellion.
• European officers and their families residing in bungalows often became targets, symbolizing the anger against British rule.

Additional Information

• Revolt of 1857:
  • Often referred to as the First War of Indian Independence, it marked a large-scale uprising against British rule.
  • The revolt began in Meerut on May 10, 1857, and quickly spread to other regions like Delhi, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
• Causes of the Revolt:
  • Introduction of the Enfield rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim religious sentiments.
  • Economic exploitation, high taxes, and resentment against policies like the Doctrine of Lapse.
• Key Figures:
  • Prominent leaders included Mangal Pandey, Rani Lakshmibai, Bahadur Shah II, Nana Saheb, and Tantia Tope.
  • Bahadur Shah Zafar, the Mughal emperor, was declared the symbolic leader of the revolt.
• Outcome of the Revolt:
  • The revolt was ultimately suppressed by the British due to superior military strength and resources.
  • It led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the establishment of direct British Crown rule in India in 1858.