8th Class Social Science Sample Paper Social Science Sample Paper - 2

  • question_answer
    What were the political causes of the Revolt of 1857?     

    Answer:

    (i) The British policies of annexation led to displacement of a large number of rulers. Furthermore, the Doctrine of Lapse annoyed the rulers.
    (ii) The annexation of Awadh on grounds of misgovernment was greatly resented.
    (iii) The British provided no alternative sources of employment to the people who lost their jobs due to collapse of their local ruler's administration.                          


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