Question

What were the causes of the revolt of 1857?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. An uprising in several sepoy companies of the Bengal army was sparked by the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle February, 1857. The cartridges were rumoured to have been made from cow and sow fat.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main causes of the revolt of 1857 were -

1. Pathetic Socioeconomic Condition.
2. Problems of Land Revenue.
3. Destruction of Economy.
4. Low position of Indians in Administration.
5. Doctrine of Lapse.
6. Ill-treatment with Bahadur Shah Zafar.
7. Annexation of Oudh.
8. Biased Police and Judiciary.

These were the main causes of the revolt of 1857