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प्रश्न
In the context of 1857 revolt, discuss about the subordination of Indian economy to British interests.
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उत्तर
After the Industrial Revolution, the British developed their own textile industry. Instead of Indian textile goods, they bought raw material from India, and forced Indians to buy their product from the mills. This led to monopolisation of trade and commerce and the. ruin of Indian handicrafts as they forced Indians to sell their raw material at a lower rate and buy English goods at a higher rate.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence.
Explain the following statement with a reason.
There was discontent among the Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
Which is called India’s first war of independence?
Who were the first to revolt against the British?
What was Nana Saheb’s grievance against the British?
Discuss about the economic exploitation caused by the great rising of 1857.
Several factors led to the Revolt of 1857. With reference to this, explain about the discontentment of Sepoys.
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of the military causes of the Revolt of 1857. answer the following question:
Mention any three grievances that the sepoys had against their British masters.
State whether the following statement is True or false:
The Indian soldiers were given lesser salaries as compared to their British counterparts.
Give a reason why:
Indian artisans, weavers, and craftsmen lost their means of livelihood.
