NCERT Class 12 History — Chapter 2: Rebels and the Raj- 1857 Revolt and its Representations

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Who was the author of the book "Awadh in Revolt, 1857-58"?

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AEric Stokes
BTapti Roy
CGautam Bhadra
DRudrangshu Mukherjee

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The correct option is Rudrangshu Mukherjee.

Explanation

The historiography of the Revolt of 1857 comprises various scholarly interpretations regarding its character, ranging from a mere sepoy mutiny to a war of independence. Modern historical works often focus on specific regions to analyze the depth of popular resistance and the social composition of the rebels.

Detailed Analysis:

Rudrangshu Mukherjee: He is the author of the book "Awadh in Revolt, 1857-58: A Study of Popular Resistance". This work is a critical study of the uprising in the Awadh region, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between the sepoys and the peasantry, thereby establishing the popular nature of the revolt in this area.
Eric Stokes: He authored "The Peasant and the Raj", which examines the agrarian structure and the role of peasants in the revolt.
Gautam Bhadra: A historian associated with the Subaltern Studies group, known for his work "Four Rebels of Eighteen Fifty-Seven".
Tapti Roy: She wrote "The Politics of a Popular Uprising: Bundelkhand in 1857", which focuses on the specific dynamics of the revolt in Bundelkhand.

Key Takeaway: Rudrangshu Mukherjee authored "Awadh in Revolt, 1857-58", a key text analyzing the civil rebellion and agrarian resistance in Awadh during the 1857 uprising.

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The correct option is Rudrangshu Mukherjee.

Explanation

Detailed Analysis:

Rudrangshu Mukherjee: He is the author of the book "Awadh in Revolt, 1857-58: A Study of Popular Resistance". This work is a critical study of the uprising in the Awadh region, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between the sepoys and the peasantry, thereby establishing the popular nature of the revolt in this area.
Eric Stokes: He authored "The Peasant and the Raj", which examines the agrarian structure and the role of peasants in the revolt.
Gautam Bhadra: A historian associated with the Subaltern Studies group, known for his work "Four Rebels of Eighteen Fifty-Seven".
Tapti Roy: She wrote "The Politics of a Popular Uprising: Bundelkhand in 1857", which focuses on the specific dynamics of the revolt in Bundelkhand.

Key Takeaway: Rudrangshu Mukherjee authored "Awadh in Revolt, 1857-58", a key text analyzing the civil rebellion and agrarian resistance in Awadh during the 1857 uprising.