Sambhal Tunnel with 1857 Rebellion ‘links’

Context:

A 150-year-old stepwell and a tunnel were unearthed during an anti-encroachment drive at Sambhal, Chandausi U.P.

Indian Rebellion of 1857

• It erupted on 10 May 1857 in Meerut, India, and branched into other mutinies in the upper Gangetic plain and central India.
• It posed a military threat to the British power. The uprising was brought under control when the rebels were defeated at Gwalior on 20 June 1858.
• First War against Independence.
• Leader
  • Bahadur Shah 2 and others.