Lack of Pan-India Participation
The revolt which was started from Meerut in 1857 was highly localized and restricted to the northern part of the country like Kanpur, Banaras, Lucknow, Jhansi, and others. Even in the north, the revolt was not supported by Kashmir, Punjab, Sind, and Rajputana. Regions beyond the river Narmada, eastern and southern India remained largely undisturbed. Also, the regiments of Madras and Bombay and the Sikh states showed their loyalty to the British. In other regions, the uprising was brutally suppressed by East India Company in the early stages of the revolt.
Causes of Failure of 1857 Revolt
Reasons For Failure of Revolt of 1857 is not based on only one major cause, there had been many reasons that led to the collapse of this powerful rebellion like there was no common leader, no unity, didn’t getting support from all rulers and classes of India. Another one of the main reasons behind the collapse of the revolt was that it was poorly organized.
The event was known as many names the Sepoy Mutiny, the Indian Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, the Revolt of 1857, the Indian Resurrection, and India’s First War Of Independence.
Table of Content
- Lack of Spirit of Nationalism
- Lack of Pan-India Participation
- Lack of Unity
- Lack of All Class Participation
- No Support from the Ruling Class
- Poor Arms And Equipment
- Poorly Organized
- No Common Goal
- No Alternative Planning
- British Advantage
Contact Us