Icp
Icp
Presented by :
Ahmad Sohaib (70180456)
Hasnain Mumtaz (70182278)
Shavaiz Khalid (70181034)
Abdul Rehman (70182484)
Azan Hayat (70182186)
Section : 1-D
Presented to:
Sir Behzad
Introduction to war of
independence 1857
The War of Independence refers to the struggle for freedom from
colonial rule, often associated with various nations' efforts to gain
sovereignty.
In many cases, it involved armed resistance against imperial
powers.
A notable example is the American Revolution (1775-1783),
where the Thirteen Colonies fought Britain to secure
independence.
Similarly, other nations, such as India and Algeria, also waged
wars of independence in the 20th century to end foreign
domination.
Causes of 1857
war of
independence
British Control: The British East
India Company took over India,
upsetting local rulers and imposing
unfair laws and taxes.
Religious
Insensitivity:
The British were seen as
disrespecting Indian culture and
religion, especially with policies that
angered Hindus and Muslims.
Military Issues:
Indian soldiers (sepoys) were
unhappy with new rifle cartridges
rumored to be made with cow and
pig fat, offending their religions.
Economic
Exploitation:
The British profited at the
expense of Indians, hurting
local businesses and farmers .
Social
Inequality:
Many Indians felt the
British system made life
harder for them.
Result of 1857 war :
The 1857 War led to the British taking
direct control of India, ending the East
India Company’s rule. Queen Victoria
became the ruler, and the British
imposed stricter control. While many
rebels were punished, the rebellion
sparked a stronger desire for
independence, which eventually led
to India’s freedom in 1947.
Failure of 1857 war :
The 1857 War failed due to a
lack of unity among the rebels,
limited support from Indians,
stronger British resources, poor
organization, and harsh British
retaliation. These factors made
it difficult for the rebels to win.
Causes of Failure