Who called the revolution of 1857 the first war of Indian Independence?

Question

Who called the revolution of 1857 the first war of Indian Independence?

1. A. Veer Savarkar (Correct answer)
2. B. Madan Lal Dhingra
3. C. Lokmanya Tilak
4. D. Shyamji Verma

Correct Answer

Option A — Veer Savarkar

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Veer Savarkar.

Key Points

• Veer Savarkar (Vinayak Damodar Savarkar) first called the revolt of 1857 the "First War of Indian Independence" in his 1909 book of the same name, challenging the British description of it as merely a "Sepoy Mutiny."

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

1857 की क्रांति को विद्रोह नहीं बल्कि प्रथम स्वतंत्रता संग्राम किसने कहा?

1. A. वीर सावरकर
2. B. मदन लाल ढींगरा
3. C. लोकमान्य तिलक
4. D. श्यामजी वर्मा