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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1.  ______________ was proclaimed the Emperor of Hindustan by the rebels.
   2. Awadh was annexed in ______________.
   3. _______________ was the son of Begum Hazrat Mahal.
   4. _______________ prophesied that the British rule would soon come to an end.
   5. From 1858, the Governor General began to be known as _______________.
2. 2.

   Write down the names of some of the important rebel leaders and their centres.
3. 3.

   What was the immediate cause for the revolt?
4. 4.

   What was done by the British government which made the people think that the British were promoting Christianity?
5. 5.

   What were the requests of Nana Saheb and Rani Lakshmibai which were turned down by the British government?
6. 6.

   Write a note on the social and religious causes which led to the revolt.