Question

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How did the economic policies of the British adversely affect the Indian economy?
5. Why is the Revolt of 1857 called the First War of Independence? What were its immediate caus​

Answer 1

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4.

• They imposed heavy taxes on the landowners and snatched all their earnings at the end of the season.

• They started replacing the local crafts with artificial and hand-made items.

• The locals got no chance to earn something, and their condition became pitiable eventually due to strict policies of the British.

5.

The immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 was the introduction of Enfield rifles whose cartidges were having greased cover made of beef and pork which hurt the sentiments of Indians, especially Hindus and Sikhs who termed eating beef to be a sin.

Answer 2

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