Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
This is the picture of the queen who led the Revolt in Central India.
What were the economic causes of the Revolt of 1857?
Advertisements
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
Under what pretext was Oudh annexed to the Company’s dominion?
Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India.
What is meant by ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?
With reference to the British rule in India, mention two economic factors, which became the causes of the First War of Independence, 1857.
Numerous causes were at work in causing the great upsurge of 1857. With reference to this statement, explain the laws that interfered with the religious customs of the people.
The First War of Independence of 1857 was the culmination of peoples’ dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context, discuss about the economic causes.
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?
Answer the following question:
Discuss the social and religious causes responsible for the Revolt of 1857.
Give a reason why:
Indian artisans, weavers, and craftsmen lost their means of livelihood.
