Question

Social Causes of GREAT UPRISING OF 1857.......

Answer 1

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. ... The spark that led to a mutiny in several sepoy companies was the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle in February, 1857. A rumour was spread that the cartridges were made from cow and pg

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Answer 2

Answer:

• Educated Indians were denied promotions and the opportunity to be appointed to high posts. When the time came, the educated Indians turned against the British.

• The British passed laws banning 'Sati' and legalizing widow remarriage.

• Women were encouraged to take up Western education.

• Some sections of the Indian society, However, looked down upon these measures with suspicion.

• They interpreted them as examples of interference with the country's social customs.

• The social discrimination faced by the people due to the British attitude of racial superiority led to much resentment.

• For example, Indians were not allowed to travel in first class compartments in trains.