Impact of the Revolution of 1857 on Indian History
DOI: 10.70650/rvimj.2024v1i3005
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2024v1i3005 Published Date: 04-10-2024 Issue: Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): October 2024 Published Paper PDF: Download E-Certificate: Download
Abstract- The Revolution of 1857 was an important event in Indian history, which marked the first organized rebellion of the Indian people against British rule. This revolution is also called the first war of the Indian freedom struggle, in which farmers, soldiers, landlords and the general public together challenged the British power. This paper analyses the various causes, events, and effects of the 1857 revolt on Indian society, politics, and economic conditions. The revolt not only resulted in changes in the policies of the British administration but also led to the rise of political consciousness in Indian society. The revolt instilled a sense of national unity in Indian society and laid the ground for future independence movements. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the long term effects of the 1857 revolt on Indian history. It attempts to explain the changes in India’s social structure, changes in colonial policies, and the foundations of the Indian freedom struggle. Also, this research presents the significance of this revolution as a turning point in modern Indian history.
Keywords: 1857 revolt, Indian freedom struggle, British rule, national unity, social structure, colonial policies, political consciousness.
