Question

What were the administrative and military reasons that led to the mutiny of 1857.

Answer 1

Administrative Reasons :

• Implementing civil and **** laws was partial English became the language of the court.
• English judges were partial to Europeans.
• Indians did not like new laws.

Military Reasons :

• Pathetic situation of Indian soldiers in British army.
• Indian soldiers were payed less then British soldiers.
• No promotion prospects.
• Indian soldiers were pressurised to work over-seas.
• It hurt the religious sentiments of Indian soldiers.