Question

what are thw main causes the failure of the revolt of 1857

Answer 1

the main causes the failure of the revolt of 1857 are the revolt of 1857 was a combination of political, economic, social religious, and military causes. Political Cause-- nanasaheb was refused pension as he was the adopted son of Peshwa Bajirao II. economic cause- Heavy taxation possibly eviction discriminatory tariff policy against Indian products and destruction of traditional Handicrafts that hit peasants and artisans social religious-british social reforms hurted the sentiment of orthodox and conservative people military cause discrimination with Indian soldier

Answer 2

Causes of the Indian Rebellion of1857. The Indian Rebellion of 1857had 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.