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How did British economic policies contribute to the revolt?
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Their policies drained resources, destroyed local industries, and imposed unfair taxation
Who were the key figures in India’s First War of Independence in 1857?
Rani Laxmi Bai, Mangal Pandey, Tatya Tope, Nana Sahib
What were the political reasons behind the Indian revolt of 1857?
British expansion, policies like Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse, administrative discrimination, and police inefficiency
List some of the wars and policies through which the British gained control over various Indian states.
The Battle of Plassey, Mysore Wars, Subsidiary Alliance System, Doctrine of Lapse
Describe the significance of the First War of Independence for India.
It was a major collective effort against British rule and laid the groundwork for future independence movements
What was the role of Indian sepoys in the development of the First War of Independence?
Indian sepoys played a significant role in the uprising, with their refusal to use greased cartridges acting as a major trigger
How did cultural insensitivity of the British contribute to the Indian revolt?
Disrespect towards Indian traditions and practices generated widespread anger and unrest
Explain how British interference in religious matters contributed to the revolt.
British interference and missionary activities were seen as attempts to undermine and convert Indian religious practices
What was the impact of administrative discrimination by the British in India?
High posts were reserved for Englishmen, leading to resentment and discontent among Indians
What role did the New Enfield rifles' cartridges play in the 1857 revolt?
The cartridges were rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending Hindu and Muslim beliefs and leading to sepoy refusal
What were the major economic impacts of British policies on India?
Economic exploitation, destruction of local industries, forced production of raw materials, famines, and heavy taxation
What effect did the destruction of local industries have on the Indian economy under British rule?
It led to economic decline, unemployment, and dependency on British goods and policies
What was the Doctrine of Lapse and how did it affect Indian leadership?
A policy that annexed states without heirs, impacting leaders like Nana Sahib
Why was the greased cartridges incident particularly offensive to Indian sepoys?
The cartridges were rumored to contain cow and pig fat, which was against Hindu and Muslim religious practices
What marked the beginning of British power in India?
The Battle of Plassey in 1757
What was the Subsidiary Alliance System and who implemented it?
A system where native kings had to accept British dominance, implemented by Wellesley
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