Q. How was the rising of 1857 different from the earlier revolts during the Company's rule ?

Ans.

In the first place, it spread more quickly and was wider in its extent as compared to the earlier revolts during the rule of the Company.

Secondly, the people belonging to all the religions, castes and creeds joined the revolt. All of them urged Bahadur Shah II, the Mughal Emperor to lead the revolt.

Thirdly, the rising of 1857 affected all the sections of society such as princes, landlords, scholars, Pandits and Mullas.

Fourthly, the Revolt led to the? transfer of rule of India from the hands of the Company to the British Crown.

Fifthly, the soldiers belonging to all regions joined hands to fight against the foreign rulers. Lastly, some historians are of the view that it was the first planned revolt against ihe British rule in India.
Lokmanya Tilak was a great son of India. He put a spirit of self-confidence into the minds of his countrymen. He taught them to fight against political tyranny and injustice. He put a new vigour in the national movement. He preached that the people must be prepared to make any sacrifice in the struggle for the liberation of the motherland. Tilak turned the national movement into a mass movement. He ardently preached Swadeshi and Boycott. He made efforts to start national educational institutions to infuse a spirit of patriotism among the youth. He knew no religion but the love of his country. His life was an open book. His private life was spotless and clean. He certainly brought Swaraj near by many years. He was indeed "the uncrowned king of India."