The First Was of independence 1857

Eid-ul-Adha of 1857 : Bahadur Shah Zafar banned the sacrifice

In all probability Muslims planning to slaughter cows were also paid agents of the British because cow slaughter was already banned by Bahadur Shah Zafar. So it was planned that on 2nd August cows will be slaughtered on Eid to fan communal tensions in Delhi. As soon as Hindus and Muslims started fighting the British army would attack the city.

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Democracy was believed to be a western idea by Maharaja of Banaras

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Syed Mohammad Moin ul Haq, a name that resonated with brilliance and intellect, emerged from the humble town of Asthawan, Nalanda district in 1881.

What did happen to the Mughals after Bahadur Shah Zafar?

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