HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
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Absence of a proper and equitable procedure for discipline and control
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Question of promotion and pay
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Non-observance of caste distinctions
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Frequent campaigns in distant lands
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Detailed explanation-1: -The question of promotion and pay was the grievest cause of discontent among soldiers before the revolt of 1857.
Detailed explanation-2: -Discontent. Poor terms of service and pensions, bad pay, lack of promotion, and increased cultural and racial insensitivity from British officers all contributed to the feelings of discontent among the Indian soldiers of the Bengal Army.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian sepoys in the employ of the Company also had reasons for discontent. They were unhappy about their pay, allowances and conditions of service. Some of the new rules, moreover, violated their religious sensibilities and beliefs.
Detailed explanation-4: -Political policies: The nature of colonial expansion through annexation became a major source of discontent among the Indian rulers. Their policy of annexation called Doctrine of Lapse led to a number of independent kingdoms being annexed to the British Empire.
Detailed explanation-5: -Limited uprising. No Effective Leadership. Limited Resources. No participation of Middle Class.