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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 political causes of the Revolt.
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उत्तर
Political Causes:
- Dalhousie annexed the states of Satara, Nagpur, and Jhansi by applying the Doctrine of Lapse. The annexation transformed the courageous Rani into a staunch enemy of the British.
- Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II (pensioner of the British), was denied a pension after his father’s death. Nana Saheb became one of the leaders of the Revolt.
- Bahadur Shah Zafar, the Mughal Emperor, lived in Delhi as a pensioner of the British. Dalhousie announced that Bahadur’s successor would not be allowed to stay on in the historic Red Fort. He would have to move to a place near the Qutb Minar, on the outskirts of Delhi. This was a great blow to the dignity of the Mughal emperor and deeply hurt the sentiments of the Muslims.
- The annexation of Awadh, on grounds of maladministration, outraged the people of India, in general, and Awadh, in particular. Awadh had always been a friendly, faithful, and subordinate ally. The Nawab of Awadh was exiled to Calcutta.
- The British showed no respect for the treaties they had signed with the Indians. Treaties were broken whenever it suited them to do so. This created a sense of fear and insecurity among the rulers of subordinate states. The ax could fall on them anywhere, at any time.
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.
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Explain briefly the causes of World War I with reference to Nationalism and Imperialism.
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Any three military causes
Mention any two social evils that existed in India during the 19th century. What measures did the British Government take to stop them.
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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 statement is True or false:
The Indian soldiers were given lesser salaries as compared to their British counterparts.
Answer the following question:
How were the economic policies of the British responsible for the Revolt of 1857?
What was the immediate cause of the First War of Independence?
