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The 1857 Revolt: the Major Causes

The causes of the revolt of 1857, like those of earlier uprisings, emerged from all aspects—socio-cultural, economic and political—of daily existence of Indian population cutting through all sections and classes. These causes are discussed below.

 

Economic CausesPolitical CausesAdministrative CausesSocio-Religious CausesInfluence of Outside EventsDiscontent Among Sepoys