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The First War of Independence - Coggle Diagram
The First War of Independence
Political Causes
Doctrine of Lapse
Discourtesy to Bahadur Shah
Treatment meted out to Nana Saheb
Annexation of Awadh
Unpopular administration
Floating rumours
Social and Religious causes
Mass conversion to Christianity
Laws interfering with Indian religion and customs
Introduction of Railways and Telegraph
Indignities hurled at Indians
Fears regarding English Education
Economic causes
Ruin of Trade and Handicrafts
Impoverishment of the Cultivators
India reduced to an agricultural colony
Inhuman treatment meted out to Indigo cultivators
Annexation of rent free lands and estates
Loss of livelihood (artisans and craftsmen)
Big famines
Military causes
Low salary and poor prospects of promotion
Faulty distribution of troops
Disproportion between Indian and British troops
Distance between British officials and Indian soldiers
Discontent in the Bengal Army
Loss of Prestige in Afghan war
General Service Enlistment Act
Introduction of the Enfield rifle