Question

Write about the political causes of the revolt of 1857

Answer 1

Answer:

1. annexation of indian states by doctrine of lapse policy

2. annexation of awadh on the charge of mis.governance

3. disrespectful behaviour of english towards the mughal emperor

4. pensions was stopped

Answer 2

The main political cause for the great revolt of 1857 was the policy of Doctrine of Lapse . It was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie as per which any princely state or territory under the British East India Company would automatically be annexed if the ruler died without a male heir.