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The revolt of 18571. Causes of the 1857 Revolt:
○ Military grievances
○ Economic grievances
○ Political grievances
○ Cultural grievances
2. Major events of the 1857 Revolt:
○ The uprising of sepoys in Meerut
○ The capture of Delhi by the rebels
○ The siege of Lucknow
○ The Battle of Kanpur
○ The end of the revolt in Gwalior
3. Key leaders of the 1857 Revolt:
○ Nana Sahib
○ Rani Lakshmibai
○ Tantia Tope
○ Bahadur Shah Zafar
○ Mangal Pandey
4. Consequences of the 1857 Revolt:
○ End of the East India Company rule
○ Changes in British policies
○ Increased Indian nationalism
○ Changes in religious and social practices
○ Increased British control
Causes of the 1857 Revolt:
1- Military grievances: The Indian soldiers, known as sepoys, who formed the backbone of the
British Indian army were discontented with various policies introduced by the British. They were
particularly upset about the introduction of new rifles, which required them to use their teeth to
tear open the greased cartridge paper. This was believed to be made of cow and pig fat, which
was against the religious beliefs of Hindu and Muslim soldiers.
2- Social and economic grievances: The policies of the British had led to the impoverishment of
many Indian peasants and landowners. The imposition of high taxes, the introduction of land
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