How did the economic policies result in the mutiny of 1857? Explain.

1.	How did the economic policies result in the mutiny of 1857? Explain.
Answer» The industrial revolution in England gave a great blow to Indian handicrafts and cottage industries. As a result; the Indian craftsmen became unemployed. Primarily the textile and wool industries became sick and naturally the people lost their jobs. The cottage industries were ruined. The British .imposed heavy tax on the sale of Indian goods in England. Under the Zamindari system brought by the British the landlords exploited the farmers class. The British appointed “Inam Commission”. Through this commission all the gifted lands were taken from the members. Due to this the farmers financial problems. These economic changes of time were responsible for 1857 revolt.

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The industrial revolution in England gave a great blow to Indian handicrafts and cottage industries. As a result; the Indian craftsmen became unemployed. Primarily the textile and wool industries became sick and naturally the people lost their jobs.

The cottage industries were ruined. The British .imposed heavy tax on the sale of Indian goods in England. Under the Zamindari system brought by the British the landlords exploited the farmers class. The British appointed “Inam Commission”. Through this commission all the gifted lands were taken from the members. Due to this the farmers financial problems. These economic changes of time were responsible for 1857 revolt.

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