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प्रश्न
Discuss about the resentment of the rulers of the native state against the British which was a major factor of 1857 Revolt.
उत्तर
The last Mughal Emperor was Bahadur Shah. Lord Canning announced that Bahadur Shah’s successor would not be allowed to use the imperial title. Such a discourtesy to the Mughal Emperor hurt Muslim sentiments considerably.
Dalhousie’s refusal to grant pension to Nana Saheb, the adopted son of the ex-Peshwa (Baji Rao II) was resented by the Hindus in general and Nana Saheb in particular.
Nawab Wazid Ali Shah was deposed on the ground that Awadh was not being managed well. The annexation of Awadh was a case of high-handedness on the part of the Company. The Nawab of Awadh had been loyal to the Company for long time. The British broke all their pledges and promises to the native rulers. This all caused resentment among the rulers.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:
Any three political causes
Name two famous Indian leaders of the revolt of 1857.
The Revolt of 1857 can be attributed to many causes. Explain the military causes which led to the revolt of 1857.
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:
What step was taken by the British to reorganize the army after the Revolt?
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of the Revolt of 1857, answer the following question:
Mention any three political causes of the Revolt.
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of the military causes of the Revolt of 1857. answer the following question:
How did the Act pass in 1856 by the British hurt the sentiments of the Hindu sepoys?
State whether the following statement is True or false:
The Indian soldiers were given lesser salaries as compared to their British counterparts.
Answer the following question:
Why do you think the Revolt of 1857 failed? Discuss four, causes for its failure.
Give a reason why:
Indian artisans, weavers, and craftsmen lost their means of livelihood.
