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Q23 (NDA-I/2019) History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947) › Revolt of 1857 Answer Verified

The Azamgarh Proclamation of August 25, 1857 stressed on which one of the following issues?

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Explanation

The Azamgarh Proclamation, issued on August 25, 1857, was a significant rebel manifesto likely authored by Firoz Shah, a grandson of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II [2]. The document served as a call to arms for both Hindus and Muslims against British tyranny, emphasizing the restoration of the Mughal Empire, or the 'Badshahi', as a symbol of legitimate Indian authority [1]. It detailed the grievances of various social classes—including zamindars, merchants, and civil servants—under colonial rule, particularly criticizing the heavy revenue demands (Jumas) and the displacement of native officials [2]. By advocating for the return of the Badshahi, the proclamation aimed to unify the population under a pre-British political order where different communities had historically coexisted [1]. This restoration was presented as the primary solution to the economic and religious oppression faced by the people of Hindustan.

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  1. [2] https://indianculture.gov.in/node/2820606
  2. [1] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART III, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 10: REBELS AND THE RAJ > 3.1 The vision of unity > p. 271
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