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History Question

Policies of East India Company lead to the spread of popular revolt. Justify the statement.

Answer 1

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The major impact was the introduction of Government of India act which abolished the rule of British East India Company and marked the beginning of British raj that bestowed powers in the hands of the British government to rule India directly through representatives.......

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Answer 2

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The major causes of the 1857 revolt are:

Political cause

• The british annexed various parts of India through different policies like Doctrine of Lapse, Subsidiary alliance etc.

Social cause

• The British introduced many social reforms like abolition of child marriage and sati, promoted widow remarriage and english education in schools.

Economic cause

• The british exploited peasants and zamindars by increasing tax rate and also destroying the traditional industries.

Religious cause

• The christian missionaries tried to convert the Indian people to christianity. They also forced the soldiers for oversea service

Immediate cause

• The usage of new enfield rifle and cartridge which were covered with the fat of cows and pigs were the immediate cause of revolt. The Indian soldiers were discriminated and were not given proper salary and promotions.

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