Question

Write an essay on the impact of 1857 revolt on Indian independence movement. 150 words

Answer 1

Answer:

The major impact was the introduction of Government of India act which abolished the rule of British East India Company and marked the beginning of British raj that bestowed powers in the hands of the British government to rule India directly through representatives.According to Seeley, the Revolt of 1857 was a wholly unpatriotic and selfish sepoys mutiny with no native leadership and no popular support. He further maintains that it was a rebellion of the Indian sepoys. Some states, which had grievances against their annexation, also joined the rebellion.This War was fought in 1857 by Indians against the British in order to get rid of their domination. It is also given names as Indian Rebellion, Indian Mutiny as well as Indian Revolt. The main causes of the War were political, social, economical, military and religious.the main causes of Revolt of 1857 are

• Pathetic Socioeconomic Condition.
• Problems of Land Revenue.
• Destruction of Economy.
• Low position of Indians in Administration.
• Doctrine of Lapse.
• Ill-treatment with Bahadur Shah Zafar.
• Annexation of Oudh.
• Biased Police and Judiciary.

The revolt of 1857 suffered from a weak leadership. It was not planned and organized. There was a clear lack of unity among the rebels and there was no common purpose among them during the revolt of 1857. ... Also, the rulers of Kashmir, Gwalior, and Hyderabad helped the British against the revolt.