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प्रश्न
State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence.
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उत्तर
Two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence are:
i. The introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse by Lord Dalhousie. This doctrine imposed an unsentimental law of ‘no adoption policy’ for rulers and in the absence of a natural heir the kingdom would fall into the hands of the British.
ii. Introduction of the British policy of annexation of kingdoms under the pretext of inefficient administration of the rulers.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the following statement with a reason.
There was discontent among the Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
Why did the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’, become a political cause for the result of 1857?
Mention any two social evils that existed in India during the 19th century. What measures did the British Government take to stop them.
Discuss about the economic exploitation caused by the great rising of 1857.
Answer the following:
(i) Name the lady in the picture shown.
(ii) Which proclamation was passed by this lady and when?
Fill in the blank:
The Revolt of 1857 started as a _______ of the sepoys.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What happened to the nawab’s army when Awadh was annexed?
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
When and where did the Revolt of 1857 begin?
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What step was taken by the British to reorganize the army after the Revolt?
Give a reason why:
The Indian sepoys refused to bite the cartridges of the Enfield rifle.
