Question

With reference to The Revolt of 1857, answer the following questions :- (a) Impoverishment of the Cultivators. (b) Annexation of Awadh and Territorial Expansion under the pretext of the Doctrine of Lapse (c) Treatment meeted out to Nana Saheb (d) The General Service Enlistment Act (e) Discontent and Disaffection in the Bengal Army ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Don't know bro

Explanation:

I said I don't know. Why are you looking at the explanation?

Answer 2

Answer:

a.) The Indian farmers became impoverished because of the following reasons :

• Land taxes were raised.

b.) Awadh (1856) is widely believed to have been conquered under the doctrine of lapse. However it was annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the pretext of misgovernance.

c.) Nana Saheb was the adopted son of last peshwa - Bajirao II. Nama Saheb had enormous wealth which he inherited but he utilised that in sending his missionaries in different parts of the country to mobilise support for the revolt. Hence Nana Saheb was annoyed.

d.) General Service Enlistment Act was passed in 1856 contained provision that mandated soldiers or recruits of Bengal Army to serve within or outside India when ordered.

e.) Poor terms of service and pensions, bad pay, lack of promotion, and increased cultural and racial insensitivity from all British officers all contributed in discontent in the Bengal Army.