Result of first war of independence

Political cause
The main cause of popular discontent was the british policy of economically exploiting India . This affected all sections of society .

(1) Religious cause: A major cause of the uprising was fear among the people that the company wanted to convert all Indians to Christianity . The christian missionaries were very active at that time .

(2) Military cause: Indian soliders or "sepoys'' formed the bulk of the company's army in India. As they were a part of society , they too suffered the consequences of oppresive British rule.

(3) Social cause: The British passed law of banning sati and legalising widow remarriage . However, Indias were not allowed to travel in 1st class compartments in trains .

(4) Immediate cause: There was widespread discontentment against the british rule . By , 1857 , the stage was set for a massive outbreak . Only a spark was needed to set the country ablaze . A rifle catridge provided that spark.