What are the causes of the failure of the revolt of 1857
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Following are some reasons of the revolt of 1857:
Lack of Planning and Co-ordination
There was no planning among the rebels. Different groups pulled in different directions.
Weak Leadership of the 1857 Mutiny
The rebel sepoys declared the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II as the Emperor of India and the symbol of the revolt.
Superior British Army
The Indian rebels possessed great courage and will to fight the British enemy, however, they lacked the sophisticated arms and ammunition of the British army.
Limited Supplies and Lack of Modern Communication
The Indian rebels had limited military supplies. They used weapons and bullets from wherever they could loot or they already possessed while the British soldiers had advantage of the modern Railways and the Telegraph that had already started to communicate and plan quickly.
Limited Spread of the Revolt
The 1857 Revolt remained concentrated in the Central India and some parts of north-Western India.
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