Question

why do you think many sections of indians society sided with the british in revolt of 1857​

Answer 1

Answer:

One of the major reason for failure in Revolt of 1857 was lack of unity among Indians, Certain sections and groups didn't join, but in fact, worked against the revolt. The following sections like, Big Zamindars acted as a “break-waters to storm” in fact, they didn't want to loss their rights on collection of taxes

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

THE MAIN POINTS ARE LISTED BELOW, HOPE IT HELPS:)

Explanation:

1)Many sections of the society sided with the British in revolt of 1857.

2)Zamindars were friendly with British as they didn’t want to loss their rights on collection of taxes.

3)Moneylenders and Merchants suffered by mutineers badly, but anyway saw their class interest are well protected under British patronage.

4)Modern educated Indians had high hopes that the British would bring   the period of modernization so they viewed this revolt with backward look and sided with british.