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प्रश्न
With reference to the revolt of 1857 explain briefly about the British policy of racial discrimination.
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उत्तर
The British considered themselves racially superior to Indians. Educated Indians were not given appointment to high posts. In Civil Services they could rise to the post of Sardar or an Amin, in military service to the rank of a Subedar. They were hated and humiliated in their own country.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:
Briefly explain the immediate cause of the Great Revolt.
State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence.
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Indian rulers were quite satisfied with Lord Dalhousie’s expansionist policies.
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:
Mention any two main centers of Revolt.
