Which one of the following statements about the Revolt of 1857 is correct?
1
It was a Revolt carefully organised and planned by the Rajas, Nawabs and Taluqdars
2
Rumours and prophecies did not play any role in its outbreak and spread
3
The rebel proclamations in 1857 repeatedly appealed to all sections of the population irrespective of their caste and creed
4
The British succeeded in quickly and easily controlling the rebels