Multiple choice

Ironically, the Sikhs rather supported the British and helped in recapture of Delhi. Consider the following statements:

(a) Sikhs carried the grudge at the annexation of their empire by company with the help of Easterners (Purabias) and Biharis following 1st and 2nd Anglo-sikh wars. (b) Sikhs felt insulted by the attitude of the sepoys who had beaten Khalsa with British help. (c) The Sikhs were mercilessly presented by the Moghuls and did not want the rule to be reinstated. (d) Hindustani sepoys were assigned a very visible role in Punjab.

Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sikhs were blatantly prejudiced against the Hindu sepoys for king part of the British army, which inflected heavy reverses for Sikhs in their first and second Anglo-sikh wars. They wanted to avenge themselves and hence, acted against the sepoys.

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