Question

People Believed in the romours and prophesies that circulated in North India at the beginning of 1857? Explain.

Answer 1

1. As a result of William Bentinck’s reforming measures,
2. Western schooling was introduced.
3. Western ideas and western institutions were set up by Britishers to curb Indian system.
4. British meddling in Indian society, such as allowing widows to remarry and abolishing the Sati institution.
5. Christian missionaries’ activities.
6. The British policy of eradicating all ancient customs and culture.