Practice - Causes of the Revolt
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Practice Questions
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What was the Doctrine of Lapse?
💡 Hint: Think about how it affected kings without sons.
Why were sepoys discontented?
💡 Hint: Remember their treatment compared to British soldiers.
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What was the primary political cause of the Revolt of 1857?
💡 Hint: Consider which option is related to rulers and their lands.
True or False: The greased cartridges were acceptable to all sepoys.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how religion played a role.
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Evaluate the impact of military grievances on the participation of sepoys in the 1857 revolt. Discuss how these grievances were perceived in the context of broader social and political unrest.
💡 Hint: Look for connections between personal grievances and collective action.
Research the implications of the Doctrine of Lapse on the British colonial agenda. Discuss how this policy might have provoked nationalist sentiments.
💡 Hint: Think about how governance in India shifted and affected unity among various sections.
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