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The Great Uprising of 1857

ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

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1. Nature and Spread of the Revolt

  • The revolt began in Northern and Central India in 1857.
  • It started in Meerut on 10 May 1857.
  • A contingent of soldiers marched from Meerut to Delhi and killed many British soldiers and officers.
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2. Political Causes

  • Lord Dalhousie's aggressive policy of expansion created great discontent.
  • Doctrine of Lapse and annexation on grounds of maladministration were major political causes.
  • Awadh was annexed on the grounds of maladministration despite being a loyal ally.
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3. Economic Causes

  • The new land revenue system brought misery and suffering to peasants.
  • The government could confiscate land and take revenue in cash.
  • Peasants were exploited by moneylenders and zamindars.
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4. Social and Religious Causes

  • British reforms such as abolition of sati, female infanticide, child marriage, and widow remarriage created discontent.
  • Many Indians saw these reforms as interference in social and religious customs.
  • Christian missionary work created fear and suspicion.

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