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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of the Revolt of 1857, answer the following question:
Mention any three economic factors that led to the outbreak of the Great Revolt.
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उत्तर
Economic Causes:
- The land revenue system, introduced by the British, caused great hardship and misery among the peasants. Under the zamindari system, for instance, the peasants were oppressed by the Zamindars and exploited by the moneylenders. If the cultivators failed to pay the land revenue to the Zamindars or return the loans to the moneylenders on time, they were often flogged, tortured, or jailed. The impoverishment of the peasantry led to numerous famines.
- Landlords also suffered from a sense of insecurity. Thousands of jagirs were confiscated by Bentinck and Dalhousie when they were unable to produce written title deeds of ownership.
- The interests of the Indian economy was sacrificed for the interests of British trade and industry. This led to the utter collapse of traditional handicraft industries. Indian artisans and craftspersons were ruined.
- The annexation of Indian states was followed by large- scale unemployment and economic distress. When Awadh was annexed, the administration was replaced by Company Administration. As such, hundreds of court officials and their subordinates lost their means of livelihood.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several change in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:
State any four changes in the administration of the British Government as a consequence of the Revolt.
Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:
Any three political causes
Explain the following statement with a reason.
There was discontent among the Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
“The introduction of Enfield Rifles was the major factor in causing the great upsurge of 1857.” Discuss.
Discuss how the unhapiness of the Indian aritisans and craftsmen became a factor for 1857 revolt.
Discuss about the resentment of the rulers of the native state against the British which was a major factor of 1857 Revolt.
State whether the following is true or false:
Indian rulers were quite satisfied with Lord Dalhousie’s expansionist policies.
State whether the following is true or false:
Peasants benefited from the land revenue system of the British.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What happened to the nawab’s army when Awadh was annexed?
Give a reason why:
The Indian sepoys refused to bite the cartridges of the Enfield rifle.
