In the 1857 revolt, why was the rent free land and estates annexed by the british?
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POLITICAL CAUSES OF REVOLT OF 1857 - SHORTCUT
The political causes for the First War of Independence (1857) include:
(a) British policy of expansion
(b) Disrespect shown to Bahadur Shah
(c) Treatment given to Nana Saheb and Rani Laxmi Bai
(d) Absentee sovereignty of the British
BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF SOCIO-RELIGIOUS CAUSES - SHORTCUT
The British government's attempt to interfere in the social and religious life of the Indians led to the widespread fear among the masses. The main socio-religious causes of the first war of independence included: (a) Interference with social customs; (b) Apprehensions about modern innovations; (c) Policy of racial discrimination; (d) Corruption in administration; (e) Oppression of the poor; (f) Activities of missionaries; (g) Fears regarding western education; (h) Taxing religious places; and (i) Law of property.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF ECONOMIC CAUSES - SHORTCUT
The most important reason for the popular discontent was the economic exploitation by the British. It played a major role in the uprising of 1857. The main economic causes for the First War of Indian Independence were: (a) Exploitation of economic resources; (b) Drain of wealth; (c) Decay of cottage industries and handicrafts; (d) Economic decline of peasantry; (e) Growing unemployment; (f) Inhuman treatment of Indigo cultivators; (g) Poverty and famines; and (h) Decline of landed aristocracy.
BRIEF DISCUSSION ABOUT MILITARY CAUSES - SHORTCUT
The military causes for the First War of Independence were: ill-treatment of Indian soldiers, General Service Establishment Act, larger proportion of Indians in the British Army, bleak prospects of promotions, deprivation of allowances, faulty distribution of troops, poor performance of British troops and the lower salaries.