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The First War of Independence ( The Great Uprising of 1857)

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Card 1Political Causes

What was the Doctrine of Lapse introduced by Lord Dalhousie?

Answer

The Doctrine of Lapse stated that if an Indian ruler died without a natural heir, his kingdom would automatically lapse to the British. Adopted heirs could not become rulers of such states. This polic…

Card 2Political Causes

Why was the annexation of Awadh in 1856 particularly significant?

Answer

Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh in 1856 on the pretext of misgovernance, deposing Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. This annexation was significant because: (1) It threw thousands of nobles, officials, and soldiers …

Card 3Political Causes

Subsidiary Alliance

Answer

An agreement concluded by the British with many Indian rulers where the British promised to protect these rulers from attacks by others. In return, the rulers gave away many of their powers to the Bri…

Card 4Social and Religious Causes

How did British social and religious policies create discontent among Indians?

Answer

British interference in social and religious customs created widespread fear: (1) The 1829 Act abolishing Sati was seen as religious interference, (2) Laws of 1832 and 1850 allowing Christian converts…

Card 5Economic Causes

Drain of Wealth

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The transfer of wealth from India to England for which India got no proportionate economic return. After the Battle of Plassey (1757), the British stopped bringing gold to India and began purchasing r…

Card 6Economic Causes

How did British policies destroy Indian handicrafts and cottage industries?

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British policies systematically destroyed Indian industries: (1) Heavy duties on Indian silk and cotton textiles in Britain, (2) India forced to supply raw materials to British factories at cheap rate…

Card 7Military Causes

What was the General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 and why did sepoys oppose it?

Answer

The General Service Enlistment Act bound Indian sepoys to serve even on overseas fronts. Sepoys opposed this because: (1) It went against their religious beliefs about crossing seas, (2) Brahmin soldi…

Card 8Immediate Cause

Greased Cartridges Controversy

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The immediate cause of the 1857 uprising. The new Enfield rifle required soldiers to bite cartridge tips with their teeth before loading. Rumors spread that cartridges were greased with cow and pig fa…

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