Discussion
Which of the following were the reasons for the failure of the Revolt of 1857?
1. The military superiority of the British
2. The rebels did not have a unified programme and ideology
3. There was a lack of support from all the sections of society
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Answer: C
All three were reasons: All of the above.
The revolt of 1857 failed because the British had superior arms, resources, communications and discipline (1); the rebels lacked a unified programme, leadership and ideology, and fought for different local aims (2); and many sections of society did not support it, including most rulers of princely states, big zamindars, merchants, the modern educated class, and much of the south and east (3).
Since each reason is valid, every narrower option is incomplete.
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