Question

briefly explain 3 reasons for the war of Independence 1857 7 mark question​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The main causes of the War were political, social, economical, military and religious. It was an extreme effort made by Indians, but they failed due to certain reasons including mutual jealousies, disunity, and lack of central leadership

Answer 2

Reasons for the War of Independence

Explanation:

The reasons for the the war of Independence or the Revolt of 1857

• The most important  reason for the  revolt of 1857 is the introduction  of the Enfield Rifle. There was a rumour that the grease used in Cartridge of the rifle was made of fats of cow and pig and while loading the rifle the sepoys had to bite off the cartridge. Majority of the British army were Hindus and Muslims. The Hindus worship cows and for the Muslims  the pigs were impure. Thus it hurt their religious sentiments.

• With the introduction of The Doctrine of Lapse and the Subsidiary alliance many Indian rulers lost their freedom and powers.

• The British East India company tried to reform the Indian society. There were many social evils in the society. The British abolished the Sati system in 1829 ant the widow remarriage was introduced , child marriage was stopped.These changes made by the British were not liked by the Orthodox Hindus.