Concept:The Revolt of 1857 began as a sepoy mutiny in Meerut and is considered the first major uprising against British rule in India.
Explanation:The revolt started on 10 May 1857 at Meerut.
It began with Indian sepoys of the British East India Company’s army refusing to use the newly introduced greased cartridges.
On 9 May 1857, 85 soldiers in Meerut refused to use the new rifle and were sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment.
The very next day, on 10 May 1857, the sepoys revolted, released their imprisoned comrades, and marched towards Delhi.
Earlier, in March 1857, Mangal Pandey, a sepoy at Barrackpore, had refused to use the cartridge and attacked his officers; he was hanged on 8 April 1857.
The revolt is known by various names, including the Sepoy Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, and the First War of Independence.
Lord Canning was the Viceroy of India during the revolt of 1857.
Answer:The correct answer is Option C, 10 May 1857.