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Retrieving the Symbolic Significance of the Mughal Throne in the 1857 Rebellion

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Mughal symbolism functioned as a political resource that united diverse communities during the 1857 rebellion.
The study reveals how Bahadur Shah Zafar II's restoration redefined legitimacy, transforming a chaotic uprising into a structured resistance.
Archival records and community narratives were analyzed, demonstrating the ideological negotiations around the Mughal legacy.
The British efforts to erase Mughal prestige highlighted the fragility of their colonial sovereignty amidst growing resistance.

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Analysis of the 1857 rebellion shows political strategy of Mughal symbolism, influencing colonial India, suggesting a unifying resistance.

Soma Chowdhury Biswas (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis of the 1857 rebellion shows political strategy of Mughal symbolism, influencing colonial India, suggesting a unifying resistance.