Causes of Failure of the Revolt of 1857
The Revolt of 1857 was not successful because of the following reasons:
- Sepoys lacked leadership and did not have a concrete plan by which foreigners would be traced and let down.
- Indian rulers who aided the revolt did not envision any plan for the country after they were defeated in the hands of British.
- Majorly, north India came to be affected by the revolt and the 3 presidencies of Bengal, Bombay and Madras remained unaffected.
Revolt of 1857
The revolt of 1857 was also known as the First War of Independence. It has several different incidents and backgrounds leading to an uprising as such revolt. The revolt began on 10th May 1857 at Meerut as a form of sepoy mutiny and it was initiated by sepoys in the Bengal Presidency against the British officers. Discriminative policies, violence, and economic exploitation affected all the sections and religions of the Indian Society which shook the foundation of the British Empire in India. All Indian Rulers, artisans, zamindars, peasants, traders, and craftsmen had severe discontent that burst in the form of the 1857 revolt.
This war of independence marked the end of rule by the British East India Company and post which India came to be ruled directly by the British Government., through representatives of the Governor-General. The major cause emerged from all aspects – social, cultural, economic, and political of the Indian Population. Though revolt had its time in 1857 annoying policies and aggressive attitudes were the major reason. Besides the introduction of greased cartridges sparked the fire.
Revolt of 1857
Table of Content
- Revolt of 1857
- Immediate Cause of Revolt of 1857
- Causes of the Revolt of 1857
- Important Leaders Associated with Revolt of 1857
- Causes of the Revolt of 1857- In Detail
- Aftermath of the Revolt
- Impact of Revolt of 1857
- Causes of Failure of the Revolt of 1857
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