Causes of Failure of Revolt of 1857


 
 
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Causes of Failure of Revolt of 1857

Causes of Failure of Revolt of 1857

  • There was lack of coordination and central leadership.
  • Revolt lacked a forward-looking programme, coherent ideology, apolitical perspective or a vision of the future society and economy.
  • Rebel leaders lacked resources and experience as compared to British.
  • Revolt lacked the support of martial races of the north
  • British power had remained intact in the Eastern, Western and Southern parts of India from where the forces were sent to suppress the revolt.
  • There was tacit support of certain sections of Indian public and modern educated Indians to the British authorities.
  • There was lack of coherent ideology and political perspective.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following support British East India Company during Revolt of 1857 ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    In Revolt of 1857, Many talukdars (big landlords) of ________________________ distanced themselves from the rebellion by receiving assurances from the British to get the jagirs back.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    The Revolt of ___________________________, despite being widespread, could not spread throughout the country or in Indian society.

    Right Option : D
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