Chapter 1: The First War of Independence, 1857

Question 1

Causes of The First War Of Independence:

Answer 1

1. Political Causes
2. Socio-Religious Causes
3. Economic Causes
4. Military Causes

Question 2

Political Causes:

Answer 2

1. Policy of Expansion
   
   • Outright Wars
   • Subsidiary Alliance
   • Doctrine Of Lapse
   • Pretext Of Alleged Misrule
2. Disrespect Shown To Bahadur Shah
3. Treatment Given To Nana Saheb
4. Absentee Sovereignity Of The British