Question

What are the causes of the revolt of 1857?

Answer 1

Answer:

the kings were disappointed due to subsidiary alliance and the doctrine of lapse

Answer 2

Answer:

• A mutiny in several sepoy companies of the Bengal army was sparked by the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle February, 1857. A rumor was spread that the cartridges were made from cow and pig fat.
• 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.
• The British policy of territorial annexations led to the displacement of a large number of rulers and chiefs. The vigorous application of the policies of Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse angered the ruling sections of the society
• A major cause of the outbreak of the revolt was the fear among the people that the British government was determined to destroy their religion and convert Indians to Christianity
• The social reforms introduced by the British were looked upon with suspicion by the conservative sections of the Indian society.

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