Describe any 4 social and religious causes of the revolt of 1857
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1. British advocated many reforms such as abolition of Sati, female infanticide, child marriage, widow remarriage. This caused discontent all over. These reforms were interpreted by Indians as interference in their religious and social customs.
2. Introduction of Railways and telegraph was viewed with fear and suspicion.
3. Introduction of western Education was viewed as an attack on Indian social and religious customs.
4. Policy of racial discrimination practiced by British led to anger and resentment.
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