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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
Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India.
What is meant by ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?
State the immediate cause for the revolt of 1857.
Discuss about the growing unemployment under the British caused due to the 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:
The Revolt of 1857 had come as a shock to the British.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
When and where did the Revolt of 1857 begin?
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of the Revolt of 1857, answer the following question:
Explain briefly any four social and religious causes that led to the Revolt of 1857.
State whether the following statement is True or false:
Awadh was annexed on the ground of maladministration.
Answer the following question:
How were the economic policies of the British responsible for the Revolt of 1857?
