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Who among the following has described the uprising of 1857 as the First War of Independence?
1. V.D. Savarkar
2. R.C. Mazumdar
3. B.G. Tilak
4. G.K. Gokhale

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : V.D. Savarkar

The correct answer is V.D. Savarkar.

  • In his book Indian War of Independence, 1857, V.D. Savarkar described the uprising of 1857 as the First War of Independence.
  • Indian War of Independence, 1857 was written by V.D. Savarkar, who is remarked as the proponent of liberty and according to his ideology, 'Liberty' is the ultimate ideal.
  • A writer and poet, Savarkar, was associated with the India House and played a major role in laying the foundation for societies like 'Abhinav Bharat Society' and 'The Free India Society'.
  • Although, the book he wrote on the Indian Revolt of 1857, was banned by British officials.

The important books and authors on the Revolt of 1857 are as follows:

Name of the Books

Author’s Name

The Indian War of Independence

V.D. Savarkar

Rebellion,1857: A Symposium

Puran Chandra Joshi

1857

Dr. S.N. Sen

Causes of Indian Revolt

Sayed Ahmad Khan

The First Indian War of Independence- 1857-59

Karl Marx

The Sepoy Mutiny and the Rebellion of 1857

R.C Mazumdar

Civil Rebellion in Indian Mutinies

S.B Chowdhary

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