Question

explain the economic and political causes for the 1857 revolt​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Economic Causes:

(i) Industrial revolution.

(ii) Unemployment of craftsmen.

(iii) Heavy tax on sale of Indian goods.

(iv) Exploitation of farmers by Zamindars.

(v) Inam lands were taken back.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Political causes: The British rule in India had led to the creation of unjust laws and loss of power of the nawabs and zamindars. The British policy like the subsidiary alliance and indirect subordination which was known as the doctrine of lapse was very unfair. The most important cause of popular discontent was the British policy of economically exploiting India. This hurt all sections of society. The peasants suffered due to high revenue demands and the strict revenue collection policy