Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
What was the General Service Enlistment Act?
उत्तर
In 1856, the General Service Enlistment Act was passed by the British Parliament. According to this act, the Indian soldiers could be sent overseas. The Brahmin soldiers saw in it a slander to their caste. According to an accepted belief, if was considered a taboo for a Brahmin to cross,the seas. This Act disregarded the feelings of the Indian troops, which led to a feeling of resentment among them. As a result, they were angry with the British.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:
Any three political causes
Explain the following statement with a reason.
There was discontent among the Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
Name two famous Indian leaders of the revolt of 1857.
What happened to the Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, after the Revolt of 1857?
The great rising of 1857 was an important event which produced far reaching results. Explain the Rise of Nationalism, with reference to the great uprising.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
When and where did the Revolt of 1857 begin?
This is the picture of the queen who led the Revolt in Central India.
What were the economic causes of the Revolt of 1857?
State whether the following statement is True or false:
The Indian soldiers were given lesser salaries as compared to their British counterparts.
Give a reason why:
Indian artisans, weavers, and craftsmen lost their means of livelihood.
The East India Company's territorial power began to increased rapidly in India after which of the following Battles?
