Arrange the following events of the Revolt of 1857 in chronological order.
A. Sepoys mutiny in Aligarh, Etawah, Mainpuri, Etah.
B. British suffer defeat in the battle of Chinhat.
C. Delhi garrison rises in revolt.
D. Rising of sepoys in Lucknow.
E. Mutiny of the sepoys in Meerut.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → E, C, A, D, B
(E) Mutiny of the sepoys in Meerut. — 10 May 1857, when the mutiny started.
(C) Delhi garrison rises in revolt. — 11-12 May 1857; Bahadur Shah accepted nominal leadership.
(A) Sepoys mutiny in Aligarh, Etawah, Mainpuri, Etah. — 20-27 May 1857.
(D) Rising of sepoys in Lucknow. — 30 May 1857.
(B) British suffer defeat in the battle of Chinhat. — 30 June 1857.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part III — Chapter 10: Rebels and the Raj (2026-27)
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