revolt of 1857

1. II : Who was the last Mughal emperor who became a symbolic leader of the revolt?
4. : In which region of India was the spark of the revolt particularly significant, being home to the first major rebellion in Barrackpore?
6. : In which cantonment did Mangal Pandey attack British officers, leading to the start of the revolt?
11. : Which general was a close associate of Rani Lakshmibai and played a crucial role in the revolt?
12. : Who was the leader at Kanpur who played a prominent role in the revolt?
13. What is the term for a rebellion against authorities, particularly by soldiers?
14. : Which city witnessed a significant massacre during the revolt, involving British women and children?
17. : What was the new rifle introduced by the British that sparked the mutiny due to the rumored use of greased cartridges?
18. : What term describes the period or rule related to foreign domination, as India experienced under the British?
19. : Who were the colonial rulers against whom the Indians revolted in 1857?
20. : What term describes a military blockade of a city or fortress, such as the one at Lucknow during the revolt?

2. : What is another term for an organized attempt to overthrow a government or authority, as seen in the Revolt of 1857?
3. : What was the name of the British trading company that controlled large parts of India before the revolt?
5. : In which city did the Revolt of 1857 begin?
7. : What policy by the British, involving the annexation of Indian states, fueled discontent leading to the revolt?
8. : Who was the queen of Jhansi who became a key figure in the revolt?
9. What term was used for Indian soldiers serving under British command?
10. : Who was the Indian soldier whose actions sparked the Revolt of 1857?
15. : What is another term for a rebellion or revolt, such as the one in 1857 in India?
16. : Which city became a major center of the revolt and where Bahadur Shah II was declared emperor?