Causes of revolt of 1857


 
 
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Causes of Revolt of 1857

  • In 1857, a powerful public rebellion arose in North and Central India which shook the British rule in India.
  • Starting with the Indian soldiers of the army, millions of farmers, artisans and soldiers fought bravely for more than a year in this rebellion
  • Cause of Rebellion

  • The Revolt of 1857 was a result of the discontent of the sepoys with the character of colonial rule, their policies, public dissatisfaction with British rule and their hatred for foreign rule.
  • The policies of the British caused economic exploitation of the country and destruction of the traditional economic structure of the country. A large number of farmers, artisans and hand-craftsmen, traditional landlords and chiefs became poor.
  • The policies of land and revenue and the system of law and administration of the British further increased this discontent.
  • Land was taken away from farmers who could not pay the rent. In addition, 12 major and many small famines (between 1770 and 1857) further worsened the situation. Similarly, many landlords also became fearful of the demand for land revenue, the seizure of land and rights of their landlords and their situation in the village was reduced. Their dissatisfaction was further heightened by traders, officials and ushers taking their place.
  • The corruption in the staff and administration at the lower levels severely affected the general public.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Dalhousie's declaration in the year 1849 “Bahadur Shah's successor would have to leave the historic Red Fort and live in a very small abode of Qutub Minar outside Delhi".

    (b) In 1856 Canning proclaimed that "After Bahadur Shah's death the emperor's title would be taken away from the Mughals and they will be called only kings".

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a)  The British refused to give pension to Nana Saheb (adopted son of Bajirao II) and forced him to live in Kanpur.

    (b) According to the Government law of the year 1845 AD, those who converted to Christianity got rights in their ancestral property.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    In 1857, a powerful public rebellion arose in__________________ which shook the British rule in India.

    Right Option : A
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