Consider the following statements regarding the historiographical debate on the Revolt of 1857: 1. V.D. Savarkar in his book 'The Indian War of Independence 1857' argued that the revolt was a planned war of national independence. 2. R.C. Majumdar concluded that the outbreak of 1857 was a well-organized conspiracy planned over a long period. 3. S.N. Sen held the view that what began as a fight for religion ended as a war of independence. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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