168 Years of 1857: When Hindus and Muslims Fought Together for Freedom - Clarion India

Unity not Hate: Commemorating the 168th anniversary of 1857 War of Independence

Large sections of Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs unitedly challenged the greatest imperialist power, Britain, during India’s First War of Independence which began on May 10, 1857, the day being Sunday. It was on May 11 that revolutionaries declared India free of the British East India Company’s rule and even declared the last Mughal, Bahadur Shah Zafar as the real Emperor. This extraordinary unity, naturally, unnerved the Firangees (foreigners). It d…

168 Years of 1857: When Hindus and Muslims Fought Together for Freedom - Clarion India

LET NOT THE HINDUTVA RULERS UNDO THE GREAT HERITAGE OF JOINT SACRIFICES PROF SHAMSUL ISLAM LARGE sections of Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs unitedly challenged the greatest imperialist power, Britain, during India’s First War of Independence which began on May 10, 1857; the day being Sunday. It was on May 11th that revolutionaries declared India free of the British East India Company’s rule announced Bahadur Shah Zafar as the real Mughal Emporer. Thi…