“The rumours in 1857 began to make sense when seen in the context of the policies pursued by the British from late 1820s.” Support your answer with evidence.
Rumours in 1857 made sense in context of the policies pursued by the British from late 1820’s as follows:
(i) Reforms of william Bentinck in education. Introduction of western ideas and institutions.
(ii) Reforms like abolition of sati.
(iii) Annexation of Awadh on the basis of mis-governance.
(iv) Annexation of Jhansi and Satara-British refused to recognize adoption.
(v) Reforms like Widow Remarriage Act.
(vi) Reforming socio-religious customs like landholding, inheritance etc.
(vii) Activities of Christian missionaries.
Rumours had an impact on the minds of people under these uncertain times.
