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Name any four centres of the Revolt of 1857 and their leaders.
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State three political causes of the First War of Independence of 1857.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
The Doctrine of Lapse, under which Indian states without a natural heir were annexed, angered many rulers. The annexation of Awadh on the plea of misgovernment caused deep resentment among its people and its soldiers. The refusal to pay the pension of Nana Saheb and the treatment of the Mughal emperor's household further alienated the traditional ruling classes.
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Explanation
These grievances brought rulers, soldiers and ordinary people together against the Company.
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