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“The military, feudal and traditional overtones of the Revolt of 1857 were overshadowed by its nationalist or proto-nationalist character.” Critically examine.

  • UPSC 2014
  • Indian Response to British Rule

The claim overstates the case: the Revolt of 1857 remained substantially military, feudal and traditional in its immediate motives, even though it left behind a proto-nationalist legacy.

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