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Quick Facts: The 1857 Revolt

Who is known as the first martyr of the 1857 revolt?

Mangal Pandey is widely regarded as the first martyr, having attacked British officers at Barrackpore in March 1857.

What was the main political cause of the war?

Lord Dalhousie's Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed the British to annex states without a natural male heir (like Jhansi, Satara, and Nagpur), was a major political cause.

What was the result of the War of Independence?

The war resulted in the end of the East India Company's rule. Power was transferred directly to the British Crown via the Government of India Act 1858.

Who wrote "The Causes of the Indian Revolt"?

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan wrote the pamphlet Risala Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind to explain the true reasons behind the uprising to the British.