Its name is said to be part of an Indian word, neequee-antigo-sebi, meaning “evergreen.”
Q. What do you mean by Sepoy?
A sepoy (/ˈsiːpɔɪ/) was originally the designation given to a professional Indian infantryman, usually armed with a musket, in the armies of the Mughal Empire. The term “sepoy” is still used in the modern Nepalese Army, Indian Army and Pakistan Army, where it denotes the rank of private soldier.
Table of Contents
- Q. What do you mean by Sepoy?
- Q. What are Indian soldiers called?
- Q. What marked the beginning of the revolt of 1857?
- Q. Who started 1857 revolution?
- Q. When did 1857 revolt end?
- Q. What are the main events of the revolt of 1857?
- Q. What events led to the War of Independence?
- Q. When did the Sepoy Mutiny start?
- Q. What happened Kanpur 1857?
- Q. Why Kanpur is called Kanpur?
- Q. Who is the leader of Kanpur in 1857?
- Q. What is capital of Kanpur?
- Q. What is Kanpur called?
- Q. Which city is known as Leather City of the World?
- Q. What is the famous dish of Kanpur?
Q. What are Indian soldiers called?
Sepoy | Indian soldier | Britannica.
Q. What marked the beginning of the revolt of 1857?
On 29 March 1857 at the Barrackpore parade ground, near Calcutta, 29-year-old Mangal Pandey of the 34th BNI, angered by the recent actions of the East India Company, declared that he would rebel against his commanders.
Q. Who started 1857 revolution?
Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
Q. When did 1857 revolt end?
May 10, 1857 –
Q. What are the main events of the revolt of 1857?
1857
| Events of 1857 | |
|---|---|
| Date | Event |
| 24 April | Troopers of the 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry at Meerut refuse orders to fire greased cartridges. |
| 2 May | Unrest at Ambala, 48th Mutiny at Lucknow. |
| 6 May | Part of the 34th Native Infantry disbanded at Barrackpore. |
Q. What events led to the War of Independence?
Here are a few of the pivotal moments that led to the American Revolution.
- The Stamp Act (March 1765)
- The Townshend Acts (June-July 1767)
- The Boston Massacre (March 1770)
- The Boston Tea Party (December 1773)
- The Coercive Acts (March-June 1774)
- Lexington and Concord (April 1775)
Q. When did the Sepoy Mutiny start?
Q. What happened Kanpur 1857?
The Siege of Cawnpore was a key episode in the Indian rebellion of 1857. The besieged Company forces and civilians in Cawnpore (now Kanpur) were unprepared for an extended siege and surrendered to rebel forces under Nana Sahib, in return for a safe passage to Allahabad.
Q. Why Kanpur is called Kanpur?
Name Kanpur is a transformed version of its original name Kanhapur given by the two rulers Hindu Singh of Sachendi and Ghanshyam Singh of Ramaipur. The british ruler Hobson Johnson found the word difficult to pronounce and he changed it to Cawnpore. Later it came close to its name as Kanpur.
Q. Who is the leader of Kanpur in 1857?
Dhondu Pant
Q. What is capital of Kanpur?
ABOUT DISTRICT Kanpur is a major industrial town of Uttar Pradesh, the northern state of India. This town is situated on the south bank of river Ganga,located 80 km west of Lucknow, the state capital. It is also known as the industrial capital of the state.
Q. What is Kanpur called?
Kanpur is the biggest city of the state and is the main centre of commercial and industrial activities. Formerly it was known as Manchester of India. Now it is the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the most important national highways no.
Q. Which city is known as Leather City of the World?
Kanpur Cawnpore
Q. What is the famous dish of Kanpur?
Baba Biryani
