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
 On 9th May 1857, on the parade ground of Meerut, 85
Indian troopers were court martialled.
 Their Crime: -These troopers had refused to load
their rifles with the new cartridges
 A rumour had spread that the new cartridge
contained the fat of cow and pig.
The revolt of 1857

 On 10th May 1857 men of 3rd Light Cavalry stormed
the barracks jail and released their comrades.
 Soon the Indian civilians joined the mutineers and
killed about 50 Europeans.
 The news spread like wild fire. The already
simmering anger against British burst out into a
violent storm.

Political Causes
Social Causes
Religious Causes
Economic Causes
Administrative Causes
Military Causes
Causes of revolt

 Lord Dalhousie’s policy of annexation and the Doctrine of
lapse had made the Indian rulers angry and insecure.
 The Rani of Jhansi Laxmibai was not allowed to adopt a
son.
 In case of disputed interpretation, the decision of the East
India Company was binding & that of the court of the
Directors was final.
 Regal titles of the Nawab of Carnatic & Tanjore were
abolished. The imperial title of the Moghul Emperor was
discontinued after Bahadur Shah II.
Political causes

 The pension of Nana Saheb (Peshwa Baji Rao II’s
adopted son) was stopped.
 In case of a dispute, the decision of the East India
Company was binding and that of the court of the
directors was final.
 The Muslim feelings had been badly hurt when after
the death of Bahadur Shah II, Lord Canning took
away regal titles and Moghul palaces
 .Thousands became unemployed when the English,
under Lord Dalhousie annexed Oudh.
Political causes

 Lord Canning Lord Dalhousie
British

 Hindus and Muslims were forced into Christianity.
 British Officers abused the name of Ram and
Muhammad.
 Idolatry was denounced. Hindu deities were
ridiculed.
Religious causes

 The British were rude and used abusive and
insultive language.
 The practice of sati was abolished. Child marriage,
infanticide and polygamy were not allowed.
 The European juries allowed European criminals
with little or no punishment.
Social causes

 The British had drained India of all her wealth and
natural resources by selfish economic policies.
 Unrest spread among the landlords of Bengal when
William Bentinck took away rent free estates from
them.
Economic causes

 Unrest spread among the landlords of Bengal when
William Bentinck took away rent free estates from
them.
 Lord Dalhousie confiscated thousands of jagirs in
the Deccan.
 After Oudh was annexed, the estates of Zamindars
and Taluqdars were confiscated.
 High posts and handsome salaries were given to the
British. This caused frustration amongst Indians.
Administrative causes

 Immense discrimination between the Indians and the
British.
 The Indian sepoys were deprived of high salaries and
promotions. The highest post for an Indian was that of the
Subedar.
 New recruits had to travel across the sea. It was
forbidden as per Hindu belief. The British army exposed
its vulnerability in the First Afghan war, the Sikh war and
the Crimean war.
 The Indian sepoys were required to work far off without
extra payment.
 The privilege of free postage enjoyed by the sepoys was
withdrawn with the passing of the Post Office Act 1854.
Military causes

 MEERUT
 DELHI
 OUDH
 KANPUR
 JHANSI & GWALIOR
Jhansi ki rani
Important centres of
revolt

 The revolt was completely suppressed and crushed
by July 1858.
Outcome of revolt

 The revolt was localized and was poorly organized.
 The British had better resources than the rebels.
 The revolt was feudal in character.The leaders lacked
military skills.The native princes did not join the
revolt.
Causes of failure of revolt

 … the revolt was considered to be an awakener and the
first effort towards the freedom and independence.
..the British just considered it to be a mere military
revolt.
 The control of Indian administration was transferred
form the company to the crown by the GOI Act 1858
 The Queen promised to respect Rights & dignity.
General amnesty to all offenders except murders.
 The Indian army was reorganised. Included Sikhs,
Gurkhas & Pathans.
Major impact of revolt-

 The Mughal dynasty ended with the extinction of
Bahadur Shah II & was replaced by British Crown.
 Freedom of religion granted.
 As per Queen’s Proclamation, more Indians joined
the administration.
 Racial animosity increased.
 The British introduced the policy of Divide & Rule
that led to the partition of India in 1947.
 The British exploited the economy further.
Major impact of revolt

Bahdur Shah Zafar

Thankyou
 MADE BY-
SOHAM CHAKRABORTY
SASWAT MUDULI
SARTHAK BANNERJEE PURI

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The revolt of 1857

  • 1.
  • 2.   On 9th May 1857, on the parade ground of Meerut, 85 Indian troopers were court martialled.  Their Crime: -These troopers had refused to load their rifles with the new cartridges  A rumour had spread that the new cartridge contained the fat of cow and pig. The revolt of 1857
  • 3.   On 10th May 1857 men of 3rd Light Cavalry stormed the barracks jail and released their comrades.  Soon the Indian civilians joined the mutineers and killed about 50 Europeans.  The news spread like wild fire. The already simmering anger against British burst out into a violent storm.
  • 4.  Political Causes Social Causes Religious Causes Economic Causes Administrative Causes Military Causes Causes of revolt
  • 5.   Lord Dalhousie’s policy of annexation and the Doctrine of lapse had made the Indian rulers angry and insecure.  The Rani of Jhansi Laxmibai was not allowed to adopt a son.  In case of disputed interpretation, the decision of the East India Company was binding & that of the court of the Directors was final.  Regal titles of the Nawab of Carnatic & Tanjore were abolished. The imperial title of the Moghul Emperor was discontinued after Bahadur Shah II. Political causes
  • 6.   The pension of Nana Saheb (Peshwa Baji Rao II’s adopted son) was stopped.  In case of a dispute, the decision of the East India Company was binding and that of the court of the directors was final.  The Muslim feelings had been badly hurt when after the death of Bahadur Shah II, Lord Canning took away regal titles and Moghul palaces  .Thousands became unemployed when the English, under Lord Dalhousie annexed Oudh. Political causes
  • 7.   Lord Canning Lord Dalhousie British
  • 8.   Hindus and Muslims were forced into Christianity.  British Officers abused the name of Ram and Muhammad.  Idolatry was denounced. Hindu deities were ridiculed. Religious causes
  • 9.   The British were rude and used abusive and insultive language.  The practice of sati was abolished. Child marriage, infanticide and polygamy were not allowed.  The European juries allowed European criminals with little or no punishment. Social causes
  • 10.   The British had drained India of all her wealth and natural resources by selfish economic policies.  Unrest spread among the landlords of Bengal when William Bentinck took away rent free estates from them. Economic causes
  • 11.   Unrest spread among the landlords of Bengal when William Bentinck took away rent free estates from them.  Lord Dalhousie confiscated thousands of jagirs in the Deccan.  After Oudh was annexed, the estates of Zamindars and Taluqdars were confiscated.  High posts and handsome salaries were given to the British. This caused frustration amongst Indians. Administrative causes
  • 12.   Immense discrimination between the Indians and the British.  The Indian sepoys were deprived of high salaries and promotions. The highest post for an Indian was that of the Subedar.  New recruits had to travel across the sea. It was forbidden as per Hindu belief. The British army exposed its vulnerability in the First Afghan war, the Sikh war and the Crimean war.  The Indian sepoys were required to work far off without extra payment.  The privilege of free postage enjoyed by the sepoys was withdrawn with the passing of the Post Office Act 1854. Military causes
  • 13.   MEERUT  DELHI  OUDH  KANPUR  JHANSI & GWALIOR Jhansi ki rani Important centres of revolt
  • 14.   The revolt was completely suppressed and crushed by July 1858. Outcome of revolt
  • 15.   The revolt was localized and was poorly organized.  The British had better resources than the rebels.  The revolt was feudal in character.The leaders lacked military skills.The native princes did not join the revolt. Causes of failure of revolt
  • 16.   … the revolt was considered to be an awakener and the first effort towards the freedom and independence. ..the British just considered it to be a mere military revolt.  The control of Indian administration was transferred form the company to the crown by the GOI Act 1858  The Queen promised to respect Rights & dignity. General amnesty to all offenders except murders.  The Indian army was reorganised. Included Sikhs, Gurkhas & Pathans. Major impact of revolt-
  • 17.   The Mughal dynasty ended with the extinction of Bahadur Shah II & was replaced by British Crown.  Freedom of religion granted.  As per Queen’s Proclamation, more Indians joined the administration.  Racial animosity increased.  The British introduced the policy of Divide & Rule that led to the partition of India in 1947.  The British exploited the economy further. Major impact of revolt
  • 19.  Thankyou  MADE BY- SOHAM CHAKRABORTY SASWAT MUDULI SARTHAK BANNERJEE PURI