Question

What are the significance and cause of uprising of revolt 1857 ? (100-150 words)​

Answer 1

$\rm \red{Significance \: of \: uprising \: of \: revolt \: 1857 :}$

The major impact was the introduction of Government of India act which abolished the rule of British East India Company and marked the beginning of British raj that bestowed powers in the hands of the British government to rule India directly through representatives.

$\rm \red{Causes \: of \: uprising \: of \: revolt \: 1857 :}$

Historians have identified diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. An uprising in several sepoy companies of the Bengal army was sparked by the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle in February 1857.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Social and Religious Causes: The British had abandoned its policy of non-interference in the socio-religious life of the Indians. Abolition of Sati (1829), Hindu Widow Remarriage Act (1856). Christian missionaries were allowed to enter India and carry on with their mission of proselytizing.