Question

The Revolt of 1857 failed mainly because:
A) Of superior resources of the British empire.
B) It was poorly organized and the rebels had no common ideals
C) It had very little nationalist sentiments.
D) It was localized, restricted and scattered.

Answer 1

Hint: The revolt of 1857 in India was a vital landmark in shaping British rule towards Indians. Indians were ill-treated and poorly behaved by the Whites which outraged the people of India. The causes which caused resentment against British rule was Economic, Political, Socio-religious and Military.

Complete answer:
It was poorly organized and therefore the rebels had no common ideal
Some of the explanations for failure of the 1857 revolt were:
1. Lack of effective leadership.
2. Poor organization thanks to lack of common goals.
3. The rebels fought with old-fashioned weapons while the nation used all modern weapons.

Due to lack of communication facilities, the sepoys of the widely dispersed cantonments couldn't act simultaneously in an exceedingly concerted manner. At Gwalior and Kanpur, Nana Sahib was proclaimed a Peshwa. Rani Lakshmi Bai fought for her Jhansi. The orthodox section among the Hindus and therefore the Muslims were concerned with their religions. There was no unity among the Hindus and also the Muslims.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Note: The immediate factor was the introduction of the 'Enfield' rifle. it had been said that the cartridge of this rifle was wrapped within the fat of cow and pig. The cartridge had to be bitten off before loading it into the gun. Thus the Hindu and Muslim soldiers were reluctant to use the 'Enfield' rifle.