Question

With reference to the Revolt of 1857, answer the following questions:
(a). How far would you hold the Economic causes responsible for the Revolt of 1857?
(b). Do you agree that the Revolt of 1857 can truly be called a War of Independence?

Answer 1

a) Due to the industrial revolution in england, indian handicrafts and cottage industries suffered heavily.England instead of being a trading country, became a hub of industries.The indian craftsmen became unemployed.primarily, the textile & wool industries became sick and people lost their jobs.the cottage industries too suffered a death blow.The british imposed a heavy tax on sale of indian goods in england.because of zamindari system.