Muslim League and its Objectives

When and why was Oudh annexed by Lord Dalhousie?

When and why was Oudh annexed by Lord Dalhousie? [ICSE Board Specimen paper, 2018] Answer : The Nawabs of Oudh were the faithful allies of the English. Dalhousie was determined to annex Oudh on whatever ground. At last, towards the end of his rule, he brought serious charges against the ruling Nawab Wajid Ali Shaw that his administration had become a complete misrule. The Nawab was forced to vacate his throne and Dalhousie annexed Oudh on February 1856. This annexation of Oudh was an example of reckless Imperialism.

Causes & Effects of the Revolt of 1857

Causes & Effects of the Revolt of 1857 The Revolt of 1857 was the first and largest revolt of the Indian people against the unjust rule of the British East India Company. The revolt officially began on 10 May 1857 as the Sepoy Mutiny in Meerut. Although it first started in the army camp of Barrackpore in Bengal Presidency under the leadership of Mangal Pandey. The Mutiny of 1857 is also known as the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Immediate Cause The immediate cause of the Rebellion of 1857 was the introduction of the 'Enfield' rifle. During this time a rumor spread that the cartridges of this rifle were made from pig and cow fat. Pigs are forbidden among Muslims and Cows are sacred in Hinduism. As a result soldiers of both communities refused to use the cartridge. Rumors also spread that the British planned to destroy the religious beliefs of the Indian people. However, this was not the only reason for this revolt. The revolt of 1857 took place due to several other reasons, viz., r

Main (Key) point of The First War of Independence

Causes, Consequences, and Failure of The First War of Independence (1857) Main / Key point of The First War of Independence 1. Causes of the War: Political Causes: The Doctrine of Lapse. Discourtesy to the Mughal Emperor. Treatment to Nana Saheb (Refusal of Pension). Annexation of Awadh. Unpopular Administration. The Vague and Floating Rumors Religious & Social Causes: Fears regarding mass conversion to Christianity. Laws that interfered with the religion and customs of the people. Introduction of Railways and Telegraphs. Indignities hurled at the Indians. Fears regarding English Education. Economic Causes: The ruin of trade & Handicrafts. Impoverishment of the cultivators. India reduced to an Agricultural Colony of the British. Inhuman treatment to the Indigo - cultivators. Annexation of rent free lands and estates. Loss of livelihood. Large - scale famines. Military Causes: Low salary and poor prospects of promotion. Faulty distribution of troops. Disproport

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