Technologically, the East India Company was far superior to the Indian princes, who were constantly at war with each other. The Englishmen had access to better quality weapons. This prompted the Indian princes to seek their help in their fights. These internal rivalries helped the East India Company subdue the Indian princes one by one, and finally gain control over the whole of India.
Answered by Sakshi | 2 years agoMention the following.
(i) Two examples of social practices prevailing then.
(ii) Two oppressive policies of the British.
(iii) Two ways in which common people suffered.
(iv) Four reasons for the discontent that led to the 1857 War of Independence.
Name these people
(i)The ruler who fought pitched battles against the British and died fighting.
(ii) The person who wanted to reform the society.
(iii)The person who recommended the introduction of English education in India.
(iv) Two popular leaders who led the revolt (Choices may vary.)
In what ways did the British officers exploit Indians?
Which picture, according to you, reveals the first sparks of the fire of revolt?
Quote the words used by Ram Mohan Roy to say that every religion teaches the same principles.