Question

Answer the following question :----

1.The revolt of 1857 was the landmark in the history of India's struggle for independence. Justify the statement with any three arguments.

2. What was the Doctrine of Lapse and how did it affect the rulers of India?

3.Explain subsidiary alliances with the help of examples.

4.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 causes?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

1 one

1. For the first time the all india revolt was staged against britishers.
2. For the first time hindus and muslims fought for a common cause against the britishers.
3. This revolt lead the foundation stone of the future freedom struggle of India

2nd one

According to the Doctrine of Lapse designed by Lord Dalhousie, if an Indian ruler died without a male successor, the kingdom would end and hence would come under the control of the Company. Many kingdoms were occupied by the Company by implementing this doctrine.

3rd one

Subsidiary Alliance is a system developed by the East India Company. ✔An Indian ruler entering into a subsidiary alliance with the British had to accept British forces in his territory and also agreed to pay for their maintenance. ... Hyderabad was also forced to cede territories on similar grounds.

4th one

They exported raw materials from India at cheap rates and imported finished goods from Britain which adversely affected the Indian industries and economy as a whole. ... The British imposed heavy duties on exportation of Indian goods and no duties were levied on British goods

5th one

In 1856 , a new rifle called the Enfield rifle was introduced to replace the old fashioned musket. ... Hence they refused the rifle when they were forced to use. This led to an uprising and was the immediate cause of the First War of Independence.