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Q. Who said, “this (the revolt 1857) was an eruption of social volcano, where many spent forces found vent. After the eruption, the whole social topography had changed; the scars if rebellion remained deep and shining?”

A
Ashok Mehta
B
J K Hikki
C
K M Pannikar
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Ashok Mehta

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