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What policy did the East India Company use to erode the power of local rulers?
What policy did the East India Company use to erode the power of local rulers?
- Doctrine of Freedom
- Direct Rule
- Policy of Equity
- Doctrine of Lapse (correct)
The Indian sepoys had no reasons for discontent with the East India Company.
The Indian sepoys had no reasons for discontent with the East India Company.
False (B)
Who was declared the last Mughal king in 1856?
Who was declared the last Mughal king in 1856?
Bahadur Shah Zafar
In 1850, a new law was passed to facilitate conversion to __________.
In 1850, a new law was passed to facilitate conversion to __________.
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Match the following groups with their reactions to East India Company policies:
Match the following groups with their reactions to East India Company policies:
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Study Notes
Background of the Great Rebellion
- East India Company's policies, especially the Doctrine of Lapse and Annexation Policy, led to erosion of local rulers' power.
- Nawabs and rajas gradually lost their authority and honor over time, prompting unsuccessful negotiations with the Company to safeguard their interests.
- Company intended to end the Mughal dynasty, with Governor-General Canning declaring Bahadur Shah Zafar the last Mughal king in 1856.
- After Zafar's death, his descendants would only be recognized as princes, diminishing their royal status.
- Heavy taxation and strict revenue collection affected landlords and peasants, resulting in widespread loss of ancestral lands.
- The Company permitted Christian missionaries in their territories, causing unrest among local populations.
- Legislation in 1850 facilitated conversion to Christianity, allowing converts to inherit ancestral properties, leading to fears of cultural and religious erosion.
- Indian sepoys employed by the Company expressed discontent over low pay, inadequate allowances, and unfavorable service conditions.
- Newly imposed rules by the Company sparked tensions, violating religious sensibilities and beliefs of the sepoys.
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