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Question
The major reasons to explain why the rebellious soldiers turned to native rulers for leadership is/are:-
Options
East India company defeated native rulers to grab power in India.
The erstwhile rulers had substantial resources at their command.
Most of the erstwhile Indian rulers were popular at the local level.
All the above.
Solution
All the above.
Explanation:
The following are the main reasons why the rebellious soldiers sought leadership from native rulers:
(i) To gain control of India, the East India Company defeated native rulers. Many people believed that native Indian rulers had the legal and legitimate authority to reclaim control of their respective kingdoms. As a result, it was natural for them to become rebel leaders and reclaim their lost status as rulers.
(ii) The former rulers had vast resources at their disposal. They had money and private armies. The rebels waited for their support and resources, and declaring them leaders was the natural outcome.
(iii) Most former Indian rulers were well-liked on a local level. Their subjects frequently sympathised with them because they believed they had been illegally deposed and humiliated. Choosing these native rulers was a way of echoing the people's sentiments and gaining more support for the cause.