Question

Why did people rebel in 1857 give answer in points

Answer 1

People rebelled in 1857 because of the following reasons:
1) Political causes
1. Doctrine of lapse
2. Policy of annexation

2) Economic causes-
1. Indian artisans/craftsmen suffered
2. British exploited India economically

3) Social and religious causes-
1. Sati, child marriage banned by British
2. Indians being converted to Christianity

4) Administrative causes-
1. Discrimination of Indians
2. Traditional system of administration replaced by new system

5) Military causes-
1. Discrimination of Indian soldiers
2. Desparity in allowance, promotion
3. Forced to cross the sea and fight
4. Annexation of Awadh

6) Immediate causes-
1. Enfield rifle
2. Cartridges
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