The document discusses the causes and importance of the Revolt of 1857 in India. It was the first major uprising against British rule and was caused by various political, economic, social, religious and military factors that led to growing discontent among the Indian population. The immediate cause was the introduction of new Enfield rifles that required biting cartridges greased with cow and pig fat, offending Hindu and Muslim religious sentiments. Though it expressed widespread opposition to colonial rule, the revolt ultimately failed due to lack of coordination, leadership and participation.

1. REVOLT OF
1857
: POOJA SINGHAL
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.

2. REVOLT
MEANING
• To oppose or refuse to accept
something
• An act of protest or rejection
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.

3. IMPORTANCE OF
REVOLT IN 1857?
• It was the first war of Indian
independence against British rule
• The discontent among different
sections of Indian society resulted
in this revolt
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.

4. CAUSES
POLITICAL
CAUSES
IMMEDIATE ECONOMIC
CAUSE CAUSES
SOCIAL &
MILITARY
RELIGIOUS
CAUSES
CAUSES
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.

5. POLITICAL CAUSES
• Doctrine of Lapse
• Annexation of princely states
• Reservation of high profile jobs
for English men
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.

6. ECONOMIC CAUSES
• High taxes under new revenue
policies
• Cottage industries faced tuff
competition from machine made
goods
• Peasants were impoverished
• Craftsmen and artisans became
unemployed
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.

7. SOCIAL AND
RELIGIOUS CAUSES
• Christian Missionaries
• Several social reforms
• Taxes on religious places
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.

8. MILITARY CAUSES
• Low salary
• Highest post given to Indians
was Subedar
• No special allowance was given
• They were force to take pledge
for fighting outside the country
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.

9. IMMEDIATE CAUSE
• Introduction of ‘The Enfield Rifle’ in
1856 to train the Indian soldiers
• Use of greased cartridges made from
the fat of cows and pigs
• This hurt the religious sentiments of
Indian soldiers & they refused to use
these cartridges
• When Indian soldiers were forced to
use them the revolted against it
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.

10. FAILURE OF THE
REVOLT
• Limited area
• Lack of proper planning
• No effective leader
• Non participation native rulers
• Non participation of educated
Indians
Pooja Singhal, Ph.D Research Scholar, JMI.