Question

Mention three economic causes that caused unrest among Indians.​

Answer 1

The most important cause of popular discontent was the British policy of economically exploiting India. This hurt all sections of society. The peasants suffered due to high revenue demands and the strict revenue collection policy. Artisans and craftsmen were ruined by the large-scale influx of cheap British manufactured goods into India which, in turn, made their hand-made goods uneconomical to produce. People who made a living by following religious and cultural pursuits lost their source of livelihood due to the withdrawal of royal patronage caused by the displacement of the old ruling classes. A corrupt and unresponsive administration added to the miseries of the people.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Indians soldiers, sepoys and armies we're replaced by British armies and soldiers leading unemployment. The British were also keen on spreading Christianity across India. As the British took control of the Indian market, they were forcing their policies on the traders. Indians artisans were out of work.