The Revolt of 1857: Rumours and Prophecies
The immediate causes of the revolt and the role of collective belief in mobilizing the masses.
Key Questions
- 1Why did the rumour about greased cartridges spread so rapidly?
- 2How did the rebels communicate across different regions?
- 3What was the significance of the Chapati and Lotus symbols?
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