Question

with reference to the british rule in india, mention two economic factors, which became the causes of the first war of independence, 1857,​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. the british levied heavy taxes on all goods and services which enraged rich merchants.

2.The demand for british goods closed many small workshops as british good were cheaper and of better quality which upset the general public.

3.the british levied heavy charges on kings kingdoms and snatched many kingdoms which led to the kings to involvement

Answer 2

Answer:

• the main objective of the britishers to take away all the money and capital of India and take it away to England.
• second factor was that the military of India was also exploited cruelly. they were given less salary as compared to British soldiers (Indians 6.0-7.0rupee and British 60-70rupee monthly) which disappointed Indians