Who first described the Revolt of 1857 as the 'First Indian War of Independence'?
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Correct Answer: Option A
Detailed Explanation:
V. D. Savarkar first described the Revolt of 1857 as the 'First Indian War of Independence' in his 1909 book written in Marathi.
He challenged the British narrative of it being merely a sepoy mutiny, arguing it was a nationalist uprising against colonial rule.
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