Question

Explain political and military causes for Revolt of 1857.​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Political causes:

(i) Policy of Doctrine of Lapse.

(ii) Satara, Jhansi, Udaipur, Jaipur came under British control.

(iii) Cancellation of princely titles.

(iv) Removal of kings from the power.

(v) Unemployment of Soldiers.

Military Causes;

• Low salary and poor prospects of promotion.

• Disproportion between Indian and British troops.

• Social distance between officers and Indian soldiers.

• Loss of British prestige in Afghan War.

• General Service Enlistment Act by which Indians enlisted in British Army could be sent overseas.