History · Revolt of 1857
Consider the following statements about the revolt of 1857: Assertion (A): Rebel proclamations commonly framed the struggle as one to protect religion and social order across communities against 'firangi raj'. Reason (R): A widespread fear circulating in 1857 was that British rule aimed to destroy the caste and religion of both Hindus and Muslims and convert Indians to Christianity. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- 1(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
- 2(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- 3Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- 4Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)✓
Correct answer
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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