Question

Examine the circumstances that lead to the revolt of 1857?

Answer 1

The circumstances that lead to revolt of 1857 are:-
(i) Policy of annexation of Lord Dalhousie mainly 'Doctrine of Lapse'.
(ii) Violation of treaties by the British
(iii) Economic exploitation of the Indian farmers
(iv) Exploitation of the Indian soldiers by many ways
(v) Snapping compensations of the Indian rulers
(vi) Using beef of cow and pig fat in greased paper covers of the cartridges of the rifles
(vii) Destruction of the Indian traditional industries
(viii) Social and cultural exploitation of the Indian people.

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