Rebel leaders sought to unite diverse groups against British rule by recalling a shared past of communal harmony.
Which one of the following statements about the ishtahars issued during the Revolt of 1857 is correct?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2021 · Topic: Revolt of 1857 (Nature and Character of the Revolt (Views of different historians: Sepoy Mutiny vs. First War of Independence))
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Answer: B. They glorified the co-existence of different communities under the Mughal Empire.
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