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Discuss the social and religious causes responsible for the Revolt of 1857.
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The social and religious causes responsible for the Revolt of 1857 are given below:
- The British advocated many reforms such as abolition of Sati, female infanticide, child marriage, widow remarriage. This caused discontent all over. These reforms were interpreted by Indians as an interference in their religious and social customs. At the same time the work of Christian missionaries created fear and suspicion.
- The introduction of western education was also viewed as an attack on the Indian social and religious customs.
- Added to all this, was the policy of racial discrimination. The Indians were treated with contempt by the British and were subject to humiliation in all walks of life.
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