Finally, 100 years later, in 1857 a number of Indians rose up and revolted. This angry outburst that has never before or after been witnessed by India became an important chapter in history books.

This has been termed as ‘The Revolt of 1857′, ‘Sepoy Movement’ and the ‘First War of Independence’. In his book, ‘Discovery of India’, the first Prime Minister of Independent India defined it as the ‘Feudal Revolt of 1857. He also wrote, “It was much more than a military mutiny and rapidly spread and assumed the character of a popular rebellion and a was of Indian Independence.”

This revolt was ignited by the Indian soldiers serving the East India Company. However, its impact spread and common people across the nation began to fight the British. This lasted over a year. The British simply called it the ‘Sepoy Mutiny’, trying to brush it aside.

The following are the causes for the revolt :
Economic downfall
Social causes
Religious causes
Political causes
Military causes

Reasons for the Revolt’s failure :
No planning
No organization
No leadership

The impact of the Revolt :
End of the rule of the Company
Alteration in the British Policy towards the Indian States
Conclusion of Peshwaship
End of the Mughal Rule
The Army was reorganized
India was economically exploited
Nationalism began to rise
Introduction of Policy of Divide and Rule

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