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The document outlines the definitions of nation, state, and nation-state, emphasizing the concept of nationalism as loyalty to one's nation-state. It compares land revenue systems in British India, highlighting the differences between Permanent Settlement and Ryotwari Settlement. Additionally, it discusses the perspectives on the Sepoy Mutiny, noting its significance as both a military revolt and a broader rebellion, along with a list of revolts that occurred before 1857.

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The document outlines the definitions of nation, state, and nation-state, emphasizing the concept of nationalism as loyalty to one's nation-state. It compares land revenue systems in British India, highlighting the differences between Permanent Settlement and Ryotwari Settlement. Additionally, it discusses the perspectives on the Sepoy Mutiny, noting its significance as both a military revolt and a broader rebellion, along with a list of revolts that occurred before 1857.

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History: CA – 2

Notes
Nation State:
 Nation: A large body of people inhabiting a particular territory, united by common
descent, history, culture, or language.
 State: A state is a politically organized body of people, typically occupying a defined
territory and having sovereignty (the authority to govern itself without external
control).
 Nation – State: A nation-state, a territorially bounded sovereign polity—i.e., a state—
that is ruled in the name of a community of citizens who identify themselves as a
nation. (Eg: Japan and France)
Nationalism:
 Nationalism is an ideology based on the premise that an individual's loyalty and
devotion to the nation-state surpass other individual or group interests. It signifies a
great love for one’s motherland and the desire to liberate it from foreign rule.
Land Revenue Systems:

Permanent Settlement Ryotwari Settlement


Zamindar was the owner of the land. He paid British received revenue directly from
taxes to the British. the peasants, with no intermediaries
(middlemen).
Revenue from the land was permanent or fixed. Revenue was not fixed but subject to
Despite bad harvests, Zamindar had to pay the periodic review. It was adjusted based
fixed revenue. High taxes led to the oppression on agricultural produce.
of peasants by the Zamindars.
Failure to pay resulted in the confiscation of land.

Name of the Uprising:

British Perspective Indian Perspective


Sepoy Mutiny The First War of Independence and Popular Rebellion
Mutiny: An open rebellion by War: A conflict between groups using armies and
soldiers. weapons.
Rebellion: The act of fighting against the authority.
Considered a mutiny because it Not just a military revolt, it highlighted the grievances
was an open rebellion by of sepoys, the ruling class, and the masses. Began as a
soldiers and did not spread mutiny, rapidly spread as a popular rebellion, and later
widely to the masses. transformed into a war of independence.
Some believe it was not a pan-India movement and
thus not a true war of independence. Sikhs and
Southern Parts of India argue that it was not the first
uprising, as revolts had occurred earlier.

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Map Work Places to Mark:

 Revolts led by Petty Chiefs and Princes before 1857:  Sepoy Revolts before May 1857:
1. Kittur 1. Vellore
 Revolts led by Religious Groups before 1857: 2. Barrackpore
1. Sanyasis  Peasant Revolts before 1857:
2. Wahabis 1. Moplah
 Main Centers of the Revolt of 1857: 2. Chuar
1. Meerut  Tribal Revolts before 1857:
2. Delhi 1. MERS
3. Bareilly 2. KOLIS
4. Lucknow 3. BHILS
5. Gwalior 4. GONDS
6. Jhansi 5. KHONDS
7. Kanpur 6. KOLS
8. Faizabad 7. MUNDAS
8. SANTHALS
9. KHASIS

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