Question

describe about social and religious causes of the revolt of 1857.

Answer 1

1)Lack of central leadership : There was no commonly accepted leader to fight against the British.Hence there was no uniformity in the struggle

2)Most of the feudatory princes remained silent

3)Lack of military tactics

4) International situations favourable for Britishers

Answer 2

Answer:

Socio-Religious Causes of 1857 Revolt. One of the major reasons for the revolt was socio-religious policies of the British which included racial superiority and discrimination, missionary activities and deliberate efforts to subvert the religious beliefs of the people in India. This created a kind of discontentment and distrust among the people against the British rule.