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What was one of the social and religious causes of the Revolt of 1857?
Which of the following was an economic cause of the Revolt of 1857?
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Study Notes
Causes of the Revolt
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Social and Religious Causes:
- British policies interfered with Indian traditions and customs
- Introduction of Western education and Christianity threatened Indian way of life
- Forcing of widow remarriage and abolition of sati
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Economic Causes:
- Exploitation of Indian resources and wealth
- Drain of wealth through export of Indian goods and import of British goods
- Heavy taxation and land revenue system
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Political Causes:
- British expansion and annexation of Indian territories
- Doctrine of Lapse (annexation of states without natural heirs)
- Ill-treatment of Indian princes and nobles
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Military Causes:
- Enfield rifle cartridges greased with cow and pig fat, offending Hindu and Muslim soldiers
- Discrimination against Indian soldiers in terms of pay, promotions, and treatment
Events of the Revolt
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Outbreak of the Revolt:
- Mangal Pandey's rebellion at Barrackpore (March 1857)
- Revolt of sepoys at Meerut (May 1857)
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Key Events:
- Capture of Delhi by rebel forces (May 1857)
- Proclamation of Bahadur Shah II as Emperor of India (May 1857)
- Rebellion in Kanpur, Lucknow, and other parts of North India
- Suppression of the revolt by British forces (1858)
Leaders of the Revolt
- Bahadur Shah II (Mughal Emperor)
- Nana Sahib (Leader of Kanpur rebellion)
- Tantia Tope (Leader of Kanpur rebellion)
- Rani Lakshmibai (Rani of Jhansi)
- Kunwar Singh (Leader of Bihar rebellion)
Consequences of the Revolt
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Suppression of the Revolt:
- British forces regained control of India
- Execution of rebel leaders and punishment of rebels
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Reforms and Changes:
- Government of India Act (1858) established British Crown's authority over India
- Creation of Indian Council to advise the Viceroy
- Reforms in Indian army, education, and administration
- End of East India Company's rule in India
Causes of the Revolt
- British policies clashed with Indian traditions and customs, sparking resentment
- Introduction of Western education and Christianity threatened the Indian way of life, causing concern
- Forcing of widow remarriage and abolition of sati, a Hindu practice, added to the discontent
- Exploitation of Indian resources and wealth led to economic grievances
- Drain of wealth through export of Indian goods and import of British goods worsened the economic situation
- Heavy taxation and land revenue system burdened the Indian population
- British expansion and annexation of Indian territories led to political unrest
- The Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed British annexation of states without natural heirs, caused anger among Indian princes
- Ill-treatment of Indian princes and nobles added to the political tensions
- Enfield rifle cartridges greased with cow and pig fat offended Hindu and Muslim soldiers, causing military unrest
- Discrimination against Indian soldiers in terms of pay, promotions, and treatment created resentment
Events of the Revolt
- Mangal Pandey's rebellion at Barrackpore in March 1857 marked the beginning of the revolt
- The revolt of sepoys at Meerut in May 1857 sparked a wider uprising
- The capture of Delhi by rebel forces in May 1857 was a significant turning point
- Bahadur Shah II was proclaimed Emperor of India in May 1857, symbolizing the rebels' desire for independence
- The rebellion spread to Kanpur, Lucknow, and other parts of North India
- British forces eventually suppressed the revolt in 1858
Leaders of the Revolt
- Bahadur Shah II, the last Mughal Emperor, played a key role in the revolt
- Nana Sahib led the rebellion in Kanpur
- Tantia Tope was a prominent leader of the Kanpur rebellion
- Rani Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, was a brave and influential leader
- Kunwar Singh led the rebellion in Bihar
Consequences of the Revolt
- The British regained control of India, executing rebel leaders and punishing rebels
- The Government of India Act (1858) established the British Crown's authority over India
- The Indian Council was created to advise the Viceroy
- Reforms were implemented in the Indian army, education, and administration
- The East India Company's rule in India came to an end
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This quiz covers the various social, economic, and political reasons that led to the Indian Revolt of 1857 against British rule. Discover the factors that contributed to this significant event in Indian history.
