Localization Of Independence War

The war of independence was localized. There were many parts of India which were not affected by it at all. Particularly, the territory south of the river Narbada remained undisturbed. The Marhattas, once the worst enemies of the Muslims, as well as of the English could not put a good show.

Sindh, the Pumjab and Rajputana were loyal. Central & Eastern Bengal remained undisturbed. Instead of joining the rebels, the Gorakhs rendered their services to the British. In spite of the fact that the Punjab had been conquered from the Sikhs only 8 years before the revolt, it remained quiet.

If the people of the Punjab had joined the rebels, the story of the revolt would have been absolutely different. The loyalties of the Punjabis made the matter easier for the English. Those regiments which mutinied were put down.

 

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