Briefly discuss causes of Great Revolt of 1857
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The main causes of Revolt of 1857
Pathetic Socioeconomic Condition.
Problems of Land Revenue.
Destruction of Economy.
Low position of Indians in Administration.
Doctrine of Lapse.
Ill-treatment with Bahadur Shah Zafar.
Annexation of Oudh.
Biased Police and Judiciary.
British policy of expansion: The political causes of the revolt were the British policy of expansion through the Doctrine of Lapse and direct annexation. A large number of Indian rulers and chiefs were dislodged, thus arousing fear in the minds of other ruling families who apprehended a similar fate.
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