In the context of the Revolt of 1857, what does the term "revolt" refer primarily to?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → The uprising of the civilian population
In the context of the revolt of 1857 the term revolt refers primarily to the uprising of the civilian population (peasants, zamindars, rajas, jagirdars) while the mutiny was of the sepoys.