Question

Q15. Read the following lines and answer the given questions.

“The revolt of 1857 was an unprecedented event in the history of British rule in India. It united, though in a

limited way, many sections of Indian society for a common cause. Though the revolt failed to achieve the

desired goal, it sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism.”

a) Write any three effects of the Revolt of 1857.

b) Why did the revolt fail?

Answer 1

a) 1 The Revolt of 1857 led to the many major changes in the administration and the policy of the British Government.
2 The queen's proclamation of 1858 announced that the policy of territorial extension was to be abandoned . The native rulers were assured of the safety of their territory, rights and honour if they coperated with British.
3 The revolt of 1857 created a big gap between the different religious communities especially the Hindus and the Muslims as each blamed the other for its failure. Further a policy of divide and rule was actively pursued to keep the Hindus and Muslims divided.

b) Why did the revolt of 1857 fail?
The Revolt of 1857 was an important event in the History of India. It was a valiant effort by the dissatisfied sepoys to overthrow the Colonial Government from Indian soil but it ended in faliure because of the following reasons:

There was no planning and no organization. The risings at different places were loose and unconnected. Revolts at different places did not take place at the same time.
The aims of the leaders were different. Their only common aim was the anger against the foreign government. Nana Sahib wanted to restore the glory of the Peshwa; Bahadur Shah Zafar wanted to restore the glory of the Mughals.
The rebels fought with old-fashioned weapons while the British used all modern weapons. That is why the rebels had few chances of success. Moreover, we must also refer to the support given to the government by the Sikhs, the Gorkhas and the Rajputs.
The rulers of Kashmir, Rajasthan and Patiala helped the British government.

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Answer 2

• The most important impact of revolt of 1857 is that the administration of india was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown.The queen's proclamation of 1858 announced that the policy of territorial extension was to be abandoned

• The native rulers were assured of the safety of their territory, rights and honour if they coperated with British.

• The army was re-organised to strengthen British control over the country and avert any further rebellionsin future. The number of British soldiers was increased.

1. Causes of Failure of Revolt of 1857 :The Great rebellion of 1857 (also Sepoy mutiny, Indian rebellion of 1857, First War of Indian Independence) lost its vigor after a few months and within a year it was completely put down by the government. ... Revolts at different placed did not take place at the same time.Aug 1, 2015