Multiple choice

Which of the following classes did not participate in the revolt of 1857?

  1. Agricultural labourers

  2. Peasants

  3. Zamindars

  4. Moneylendars
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The revolt of 1857 was largely supported by peasants and some zamindars, but the modern educated middle class and moneylenders generally remained neutral or opposed the uprising.

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