Revolt of 1857
The 1857 Revolt sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism, which lay dormant in the subconscious of the Indian people. It started the movement which was a continuous struggle against the British rule till 1947.
Causes of the Revolt
- Political Cause: Administrative policies of British created disaffection and discontent amongst all classes of people (ruling chiefs, royal families and masses). Policies like doctrine of lapse triggered violent response from ruling chiefs and masses alike.
- Economic Cause: The excessive taxes indebted and impoverished the peasants, confiscation of estates destroyed landed aristocracy and high tariff in Britain against Indian goods and encouragement ....
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