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1857 Revolt - Coggle Diagram
1857 Revolt
CAUSES
Social & Religious
-Social reforms seen as interference (ex. Widow remarriage Act 1856) -Fear of forced Christian conversion -Disrespect to Indian customs & traditions
Military
-Unequal treatment of Indian sepoys -Poor pay, less opportunities -General Service Enlistment Act, 1856 -Use of greased cartridges (rumors of cow/pig fat)
Economic
-Heavy taxation on peasants -Destruction of traditional industries -Drain of wealth -Zamindari & Ryotwari system hardships
Immediate Cause
Greased Cartridge Incident: Sparked mutiny in Meerut (May10, 1857)
Political
-Doctrine of Lapse (ex. Jhansi, Satara) -Annexation Awadh (1856) -Disrespect to Indian rulers
CONSEQUENCES
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Political
-End of East India Company Rule (1858) -British Crown took direct control (GOIA 1858) -Secretary of State for India appointed
Nationalism
-First spark of Indian nationalism -Foundation for future freedom struggle -Recognized need for unity across caste, region, religion