1857

War of Independence
A Step towards Freedom
An Analysis
The causes of War
The war of independence was triggered by various
reasons:
1. The cartridge of Enfield rifle used by British-
Indian Army was heavily greased with animal
fat. Indian soldiers heard and quickly passed on
the news that the grease was a mixture of cow
(sacred to Hindus) and pig (abhorrent to
Muslims) fat.
2. The policy of annexation and conquest has also
been widely pointed out as one of the principal
causes of the rebellion of 1857.

Religious Factor
The arrival of missionaries
Native populace started to believe that the
British wished to convert them
Evangelical Christians had little respect for,
India's ancient faiths
Non-interference in religious affairs was
forgotten




Social Discrimination
The British were rude and arrogant towards
the Indians
They described Indians as barbarians
without any culture
The European judges hardly ever convicted
British for their crimes
Economic Factors
British administrative laws ruined both the
peasants and landlords
Indian handicrafts collapsed
India became a market place for finished
goods from England
Poverty increased
Discontent motivated the Indians to join the
revolt in large numbers




Failure of the movement
Deceit and betrayal.
Unwilling traders who were not ready to
Part with their profit.
Superior army.
Ill-planned action against
the authority.
State of commoners
before and after arrival of Britishers
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Elites
the Europeans by the introduction of English articles into India have thrown the
weavers, the cotton dressers, the carpenters, the blacksmiths and the shoe-makers
and others out of employ and have engrossed their occupations, so that every
description of native artisan has been reduced to beggary."
Mughal Era British
Reign
Survey
Our history class was given the topic of 1857
War of independence, the lesson was about
first war of independence highlighting how
religious beliefs can guide a nation towards
up heavels. We conducted a survey.
Through series of questions we tabulated data
and reached the conclusion that indeed
religion can trigger sentimentalities easily.
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Survey Findings
Survey Findings
The survey findings yielded that many
people believed that religion does effect the
behavior and exert influence on the thinking
patterns. A harmonious society has balance
justice as its important components. As a
multi-religious society we have to exhibit
tolerance towards other religions to thrive
and progress.
Bibliography
1. http://www.thehindu.com/
2. http://www.gatewayforindia.com/
3. http://www.storyofpakistan.com/