Visual images and literature as much as the writing of history have helped in keeping alive the memory of the revolt of 1857.” Assess this statement.
Art and literature played a significant role in keeping alive the memory of the Revolt of 1857. The writing of history also weaved around the revolt. It is evident from the following points: 1. The leaders of the revolt were presented as heroic figures. They were highly praised for having risen against oppressive imperial rule. 2. The events of 1857 were celebrated as the first war of independence in which all sections of the people of India put a joint battle against the repressive British rule.She held a sword in one hand and the reins of the horse in the other. She wore armour and fought for the freedom of her motherland. She killed many British soldiers alone. She valiantly fought against the imperial rule till her last. So she is presented as a symbol of firm determination to resist injustice, oppression and alien rule.
