In 1857 there was a major rebellion against the British. It began in which city?
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Bangalore
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Calcutta
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Meerut
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Bombay
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Correct answer
Explanation
The 1857 rebellion, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Indian Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut when Indian soldiers (sepoys) rebelled against their British officers. The mutineers then marched to Delhi, marking the start of a widespread uprising against British rule that spread across northern and central India. Meerut was the military cantonment where the initial outbreak occurred.