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प्रश्न
The First War of Independence, 1857, led to several changes. With reference to this explain the rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs.
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उत्तर
Rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs:
(i) The Doctrine of Lapse was abandoned and the right to adoption was recognised.
(ii) The Indian Princes were assured that their territories would never be annexed,
(iii) The British Government declared that all the treaties and agreements would be honoured. Question
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the following statement with a reason.
There was discontent among the Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
Why was the ‘war of 1857’ hailed as the first war of National Independence?
What is meant by ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?
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.
Explain the political causes that led to the uprising of 1857.
State whether the following is true or false:
Indian rulers were quite satisfied with Lord Dalhousie’s expansionist policies.
State whether the following is true or false:
The Doctrine of Lapse was abolished after the Revolt.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Mention any two main centers of Revolt.
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.
Answer the following question:
How were the economic policies of the British responsible for the Revolt of 1857?
