Question

mention any two grievances harboured by the indian soldiers which created an atmosphere favourable to the great uprising of 1857?

Answer 1

There were many grievances which uprising the revolt by the Indian soldiers.  

• Indian soldiers were on lower posts while the Britishers were posted on high posts.  
• Indian soldiers were paid less salary in comparison with British soldiers.
• In the army Britishers used Enfield rifles which used cow and pig fat in cartridges, “Hindu and Muslim” soldiers protested against this.  
• There was discrimination between ‘British’ and ‘Indian’ soldiers. The behaviour of the British soldier was rude against Indian soldiers.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. All higher positions in employment were kept reserved for the British irrespective of their performance. The future of the Indian soldiers was bleak without chances of promotions.

2. Indian soldiers were required to serve in areas away from their homes without payment and additional bhatta.