1857 dk vkanksyu vkSj mlds O;k[;ku
Rebels and the Raj
(1857 revolt and its Representation)
1.
Why did the Indian think during British period that their religion was in danger?
Ans. (i)
Conservative Indians were angered by the various social reforms initiated by the British. The abolition of sati, legalizing of widow remarriages were regarded as unwanted interference in Indian Social.
2.
(ii)
Indian sentiments were also hurt by the Christian
Missionaries.
(iii)
In 1850, the government passed the Hindu property law under which even after converting to Christianity one could inherit one's ancestral property.
(iv)
The people's resentment was further fuelled by the
Maulvis and Brahmins whose cry that their respective religions were in danger cloaked their selfish interests as these classes now lost their former importance.
What was the system of Subsidiary Alliance? How did it help the Britishers to consolidate their position in India?
Ans. The Subsidiary Alliance was a Boat of agreement between the
British and on Indian ruler on the basis of Mutual
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understanding for performing administrative, military and political function.
Provisions of the Subsidiary Alliance:
(i)
The Indian ruler accepting the Alliance would not enter into alliance with any other power.
(ii)
Would not declare was against any power without permission of the British.
(iii)
World allows the British resident to stay in his state.
(iv)
Would acknowledge the Britishers as the paramount power. (v)
Would maintain some British force at his own expense in his state.
(vi)
In return for accepting all these condition, the British would protect the Indian ruler from internal and external danger.
Advantages of the Subsidiary System to the British.
3.
(i)
The British were able to raise army at the expense of the
Indian rulers.
(ii)
They were able to raise army at the expense of the
Indian rulers.
(iii)
Successful in checking the French.
(iv)
Increased