Which among the following factors is/ are considered as the causes of the great revolt of 1857?1. Lord Dalhousie’s annexation policy2. Fear of conversion to Christianity among Hindus3. Dissatisfaction among Indian soldiers4. The tight economic policy of the BritishChoose the correct option from the codes given below :

• A. 1, 2, 3 & 4
• B. 1 only
• C. 1 & 4
• D. 1 & 3

Answer: (A)

Lord Dalhousie’s annexation policy created resentment among the Indian states. The Hindus were afraid of losing their status as Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse police did not justify Hindu laws of adoption of son as a legal heir. Fear of conversion to Christianity among the Hindus also there. Dissatisfaction among the Indian soldier broke out as they were deprived of high salaries and the facilities what the British provided to the European soldiers. The tight economic policy of the British made the condition of the peasant more miserable by imposing heavy tax and unpopular revenue policies.