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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
Explain the following statement with a reason.
There was discontent among the Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
With reference to the British rule in India, mention two economic factors, which became the causes of the First War of Independence, 1857.
The First War of Independence, 1857, led to several changes. With reference to this explain the rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs.
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 great rising of 1857 was an important event which produced far reaching results. Explain the following with reference to the great uprising the changes introduced in the administrative set-up of the British territories in India.
Explain the political causes that led to the uprising of 1857.
Fill in the blank:
The Revolt of 1857 started as a _______ of the sepoys.
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Nana Saheb | (a) confiscation of jagirs |
| 2. Bentinck and Dalhousie | (b) exiled to Rangoon |
| 3. Hindu and Muslim sepoys | (c) adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II |
| 4. Bahadur Shah Zafar | (d) Tantya Tope |
| 5. Commander Of Nana Saheb | (e) greased cartridges |
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why did the zamindars and talukdars become sworn enemies of the British?
State two consequences of the First War of Indian Independence on the East India Company.
