Prelims · 2 Modern India · 2.8 Revolt of 1857

2.8.1 Causes of the Revolt of 1857

The Revolt of 1857 grew out of political annexations, heavy revenue and the collapse of old livelihoods, religious fear and soldiers' grievances; the greased cartridge of the Enfield rifle was only the spark.

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Key terms

  • Doctrine of Lapse
  • Awadh annexation
  • Enfield rifle
  • greased cartridges
  • General Service Enlistment Act
  • taluqdars
  • Mangal Pandey
  • Nana Sahib
  • Rani Lakshmibai

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