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Question:

List all the socio-religious causes.

Author: Lady Bird



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•Interference in social customs - British did not take the feelings of Indians into mind. •Activities of Missionaries - British denounced idol worship. •Oppression of the poor •Policy of racial discrimination - British officials were rudue and arrogant to common Indians. •Corruption in the Administration •Taxing religious places - Previous rulers exempted these places from taxes. •Apprehension about modern innovations - There were rumours that the telegraph poles were being used to hang those who didn't agree with the British. •Fears regarding western education - Indians thought that the institutions encouraged their students to become Christians. •Changing the Hindu Law of Property - A convert from Hinduism can still inherit the property of their father. This might encourage people to convert their religion.


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