The reading a short script on India's first effort to win independence was nice.
I am presently reading a book on *Mutiny a novel* by a british author. He has given account of happenings in Meerut, Umbala, Cawnpore, and Barrackpore. *Each person had a different reason for taking part*. Tatya Tope of Bithure was stripped of title of Peshwa and rule of Bithure. He tried representing against this decision to highest authority in London. Rani Laxmi Bai, was stipped off rule of Jhansi and she too appealed that her adopted son be made King of Jhansi. Wazid Ali Shah of Oundh (Lucknow) lost is kingdom and his soldiers wanted him to lead. Bahadur Shah Zafar was no more emporer of Hindustan. He was King of Delhi and restricted to the four walls of Red Fort and living on Pension given by East India Company. He was happy taking his daily doze of opium, writing poetry and enjoying company of women of his harem. His sons were declared Badmash by British Commissioner of Delhi but could not be arrested due agreement between Company Sahib and King Zafar. The rebel soldiers from Meerut wanted him to lead but he very reluctantly agreed under pressure from his sons. Punjab had no reasons for unhappiness as it was not productive for east india co. Pathans and waziers were mercernaries soldiers. West Punjab (present day Pak) was developed later in late 1890 for cotton production. It had recently lost battle with Company after demise of Maharajah Ranjit Singh. There was hardly any resistance from Maharastra, Hyderabad and rest of South India. The whole thing was restricted to North UP, Cawnpore and Bundelkhand. Soldiers had their reasons since Native Regiments had Native Officers but British Sgts in Native Regiment used to use derogatory language to Native Superiors. The cartidge was only an excuse to rouse their anger. The main effort was by Maulavis and Sadhus to incite the soldiers. Chappaties was used as code word to spread the news. Maulavis gave call for Jehad against the Firangies. The orders given to Governor Gen by the Board of Directors were unrealistic as none of Directors had even visited India. They were more interested in profits of the company and controlling land for their requirement of raw materials for factories in GB. 2009/11/12 Srinivasan MS <[email protected]> > > > * > **Sepoy mutiny* > pages from indian freeedom struggle > > cnu.pne > > > > > > -- > > நல்லதுசெய் நல்லதே நடக்கும் > जन सेवा इश्वर सेवा > cnu.pne >
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