causes for 1857 revolt

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1857 revolt is considered as the first war of Indian Independence. the causes of 1857 revolt are given briefly.

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DECLINING OF INDIAN INDUSTRIES DECLINING OF INDIAN INDUSTRIES AS A RESULT OF INDUSTRIALISATION.AS A RESULT OF INDUSTRIALISATION.

COMPETITION WAS IMPOSSIBLE WITH COMPETITION WAS IMPOSSIBLE WITH MACHINE MADE GOODS.MACHINE MADE GOODS.

CONFISCATIONS OF LANDS FROM CONFISCATIONS OF LANDS FROM LANDLORDS AND TALUQDARS.LANDLORDS AND TALUQDARS.

•INDIAN SOLDIERS WERE UNEMPLOYED.

•MANY INDIANS LOST THEIR JOBS INCLUDING THE HIGH OFFICERS.

•CONFISCATIONS OF LANDS FROM LANDLORDS AND TALUQDARS.

MILITARY CAUSES

•INEQUALITY BETWEEN BRITISH AND INDIAN SOLDIERS.

•INDIAN SOLDIERS WERE UNHAPPY ABOUT OVERSEAS FIGHT.

•INDIAN SOLDIERS WERE ORDERED TO USE CARTRIDGES.