Many historians have called the revolt of 1857 the first war of independence? Do you agree? Please suggest me reasons that supports this answer.
Yes it was the first war of independence because :
It almost sweeped the power of Britishers .
It affected many regions unlike any other uprising.
It was marked with unity between Hindus and Muslims.
It resisted the British power with traditional weapons.
It was a mass movement in which people from peasants to landlords participated.
It almost sweeped the power of Britishers .
It affected many regions unlike any other uprising.
It was marked with unity between Hindus and Muslims.
It resisted the British power with traditional weapons.
It was a mass movement in which people from peasants to landlords participated.