Question

Write and explain any two causes behind the 1857 war of Independence.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Disproportion between Indian and British troops. Social distance between officers and Indian soldiers. Loss of British prestige in Afghan War. General Service Enlistment Act by which Indians enlisted in British Army could be sent overseas.

Answer 2

Two causes behind the 1857 war of independence are:-

1) Racism ( given in the first picture)

2) The British racially discriminated against the Indians. The British believed that they are superior to the Indians and followed a policy of contempt towards the Indians. Indians were ill-treated and insulted.Such acts of injustice alinated the British from Indian masses.

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