Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Numerous causes were at work in causing the great upsurge of 1857. With reference to this statement, explain the laws that interfered with the religious customs of the people.
Solution
Laws that interfered with the Religious Customs of the people:
(i) The practice of Sati was made illegal and punishable by law.
(ii) Laws were made to forbid infanticide, allow re-marriage of widows and stop polygamy.
(iii) Government imposed tax on the property belonging to temples and mosques.
(iv) Dalhousie passed a law which entitled a person converted to Christianity to inherit his ancestral property.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India.
The Act of 1858 ended the East India Company’s rule and the Government of India was transferred to the British Queen. Who became the first Viceroy under this Act?
Or
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
Mention any two social evils that existed in India during the 19th century. What measures did the British Government take to stop them.
“The introduction of Enfield Rifles was the major factor in causing the great upsurge of 1857.” Discuss.
With reference to the revolt of 1857 explain briefly about the British policy of racial discrimination.
State whether the following is true or false:
Indian rulers were quite satisfied with Lord Dalhousie’s expansionist policies.
State whether the following is true or false:
The Revolt of 1857 had come as a shock to the British.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why did the Rani of Jhansi become a staunch enemy of the British?
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of the military causes of the Revolt of 1857. answer the following question:
Mention any three grievances that the sepoys had against their British masters.
Answer the following question:
How were the economic policies of the British responsible for the Revolt of 1857?
