How many statements are correct among the given statements? a) Many of the proclamations issued by Muslim princes or in their names did not take care to address the sentiments of Hindus. b) A proclamation was issued under the name of Bahadur Shah which appealed the people to join the fight under the standards of both Muhammad & Mahavir. c) In Bareilly in western Uttar Pradesh, in December 1857, the British spent Rs 50,000 to incite the Hindu population against the Muslims.

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Many of the proclamations were issued by Muslim princes or in their names but even these took care to address the sentiments of Hindus. The rebellion was seen as a war in which both Hindus and Muslims had equally to lose or gain.