Which of the following statements correctly describes the term ldquo Bell of Arms rdquo ........

Indian Freedom Struggle (1857-1947)(PCS) 1857-1885

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the term “Bell of Arms”?

It was a bell used by British forces to warn protestors

It was a storeroom in which weapons were kept.

It was a new type of weapon that was used by the British Army during the revolt of 1857.

It was a kind of bell (Ghanta) used by Indian Mutineers to call everyone to arms during the revolt of 1857.

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Explanation:

On May 10, 1857, the sepoys in the cantonment of Meerut broke out in mutiny. It began in the lines of the native infantry, spread very swiftly to the cavalry, and then to the city. The ordinary people of the town and surrounding villages joined the sepoys. The sepoys captured the bell of arms, where the arms and ammunition were kept, and proceeded to attack white people, and ransack and burn their bungalows and property.