6. The Great Uprising of 1857

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   The Great Uprising Of 1857

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   The Great Uprising of 1857 marked a significant rebellion against British...

2. 6.1

   Introduction

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   The Great Uprising of 1857 marked a significant revolt against British rule...

3. 6.2

   Causes Of The Uprising

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   The causes of the Uprising of 1857 encompass political, economic, social,...

4. 6.2.1

   Political Causes

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   The political causes of the 1857 uprising stemmed from British annexation...

5. 6.2.2

   Economic Causes

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   The economic causes of the Uprising of 1857 were rooted in the oppressive...

6. 6.2.3

   Social And Religious Causes

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7. 6.2.4

   Military Causes

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   The military causes of the Great Uprising of 1857 were rooted in...

8. 6.3

   The Beginning Of The Revolt

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   The Uprising of 1857 began on May 10, when sepoys in Meerut defied British...

9. 6.4

   Centres Of The Revolt And Their Leaders

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   This section discusses key leaders and centers of the Great Uprising of 1857...

10. 6.5

    Suppression Of The Revolt

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    The British suppression of the 1857 Revolt was characterized by their...

11. 6.6

    Reasons For The Failure Of The Revolt

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    The failure of the Revolt of 1857 was primarily due to a lack of unity among...

12. 6.6.1

    Lack Of Unity

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    The lack of unity among Indian leaders and rulers was a significant factor...

13. 6.6.2

    Lack Of Proper Leadership

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    The uprising of 1857 faced significant challenges due to the lack of unified...

14. 6.6.3

    Limited Support

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    The Limited Support section discusses the key reasons for the failure of the...

15. 6.6.4

    Superior British Resources

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    The section discusses the advantages that the British had over the Indian...

16. 6.7

    Consequences Of The Revolt

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    The consequences of the 1857 revolt in India marked a significant shift in...

17. 6.7.1

    End Of The East India Company

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    The revolt of 1857 marked the end of the East India Company's rule in India,...

18. 6.7.2

    Change In Army Policy

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    The change in army policy following the Great Uprising of 1857 involved...

19. 6.7.3

    Change In Policy Towards Indian Princes

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    The British policy towards Indian princes shifted after the Uprising of...

20. 6.7.4

    Religious And Social Policy

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    The British government's approach towards religious and social policies...

21. 6.7.5

    Rise Of Nationalism

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    The rise of nationalism in India was significantly fueled by the Uprising of...

22. 6.8

    Significance Of The Revolt

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    The Revolt of 1857 marked the first unified uprising against British rule in...

23. 6.9

    Summary

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    The Great Uprising of 1857 represents India's first major revolt against...