“Art and literature helped in keeping alive the memory of 1857.” Explain with examples from Indian perspective.

Question 7:“Art and literature helped in keeping alive the memory of 1857.” Explain with examples from Indian perspective.

The correct answer is -i. The leaders of the revolt were presented as heroic figures leading the country into battle ii. It helped in rousing the people to righteous indignation against oppressive imperial rule iii. Heroic poems were written about the velour of Lakshmi Bai iv. Rani fought for the freedom of her motherland. v. Rani of Jhansi was represented as a masculine figure chasing the enemy, slaying British soldiers and valiantly fighting till her last vi. In popular prints Rani Lakshmi Bai is usually portrayed in battle armor, with a sword in hand and riding a horse - a symbol of the determination to resist injustice and alien rule vii. Subhadra Kumari Chauhan wrote: “Khoob lari mardani woh to Jhansi wali rani thi” viii. Any other relevant point Any three points to be explained.