Question

in the context of the revolt of 1857 answer the following question.. 1 ) mention any three economic factors that led to the out break of the great revolt....2 ) mention any three political cause of the revolt... 3 ) mention briefly any four social and religious causes that led to the revolt of 1857​

Answer 1

Answer:

(1)•The land revenue system, introduced by the British, caused great hardship and misery among the peasants.

•Landlords also suffered from a sense of insecurity.

•The interests of the Indian economy was sacrificed for the interests of British trade and industry.

(2)•The East India Company's greedy policy of aggrandizement, followed by unfulfilled vows and promises, resulted in disdain for the Company via policies such as 'Effective Control,' 'Subsidiary Alliance,' and 'Doctrine of Lapse.'

•The loss of political status, as well as distrust in the minds of practically all of India's reigning lords.

•The power of succession was denied to Hindu princes.

(3)social and religious cause-(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 .