Question

The Revolt of 1857 was a major upheaval against the British rule in which the disappointed sepoys, disgruntled princes and other dissatisfied elements participated. Fear and suspicion also played a major role. Justify this statement quoting appropriate examples.​

Answer 1

Explanation: The Revolt of 1857

• The revolt of 1857 was a major uprising in the history of Indian freedom struggle.
• It is often called the First war of Indian Independence.
• Historians have discovered diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes.
• Pathetic Socio Economic condition : Britishers were not willing to introduce reforms to educate the Indian.
• Problems of land revenue:  Poor become more poor after the land revenue taxes.
• Bad treatment of Bahadur Shah Zafal: The last Mughal King was deported to Rangoon which created sadness as well as tension in the minds of Indians.
• There was rumor about old prophies that the company's rule would end after 100 years.
• This took the form of great preaching with preachers foretelling the end of the Raj.
• Doctrine of Lapse : British Raj annexed various states under this treaty.
• Indians were debarred from any taking any important positions in the society.
• Christian Missionaries: The increased activity of Christian Missionaries were seen with suspicion and mistrust. This was a great threat to Hinduism & Buddhism.
• The immediate cause for the great revolt was the introduction of the Enfield rifle.

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