Question

Answer the following questions in six sentences each:
Various economic changes were responsible for the revolt of 1857. Justify.

Answer 1

The economic changes responsible for the revolt of 1857 were as follows;

• Due to the development of industrialization in England, the Indian handicrafts and industries diminished. England apart from being an industrialized country became a workshop of industries. The artisans of India became unemployed. The weavers became the first victims as wool and cloth making industries suffered a lot. The Indian handicrafts became financially infeasible.
• The British levied high customs on Indian goods entering the market of England. Due to Zamindari system, the farmers were exploited by Zamindars. Land tax collection rights awarded to Talukadars were withdrawn.
• By forming Inam Commissions, Inam lands were also withdrawn. As result, the farmers had to undergo lot of economic hardships and felt insulted. Hence, the farmers also protested all these.