Major Causes of the Revolt

The revolt of 1857 forms one of the most important chapters in the history of the struggle of the Indian people for liberation from the British rule. It shook the foundations of the British empire in India and at some points it seemed as though the British rule would end for all time to come.

Major Causes of the Revolt

A. Political Causes

  • Doctrine of Lapse: The British policy of annexation, particularly the Doctrine of Lapse (introduced by Lord Dalhousie), allowed the British to take control of any Indian state where the ruler died without a male heir.
  • This led to ....
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