Question

Find 6 important causes for the failure of 1857 revolt *

3 points

East India came to an end

it did not cover every part of India

administration of India transferred to British parliament

appointment of secretary of India

It was not a planned mutiny

Disunity among Indian soldiers

lack of leadership and organization

lack of directors in mutiny

lack of capable leaders

Implement of Doctrine of Lapse by Dalhousie

Lack of Arms​

Answer 1

Answer:

The revolt of 1857 suffered from a weak leadership. It was not planned and organized. There was a clear lack of unity among the rebels and there was no common purpose among them during the revolt of 1857. The revolt did not spread to all the parts of India instead it was confined to the Northern and Central India. Also, the rulers of Kashmir, Gwalior, and Hyderabad helped the British against the revolt. The lack of resources both in trained men and modern weapons made the rebels to give up the fight on many occasions. Also, many communities like Rajputs, Gurkhas, Holkars supported the British rather than taking part in the mutiny.