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Why was there dissatisfaction among Indian soldiers in the British army?ORWhy did anger spread against the British in the Indian soldiers ? |
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Answer» The number of British soldiers was very less in a vast country like India. Ratio of British soldiers to Indian soldiers was 1:6. All higher posts were reserved for the British with very limited opportunities for the promotion of Indian soldiers. There was also a big difference in the salaries of British (Rs. 150 per month) and Indian soldiers (Rs. 7 per month). Moreover, Indian soldiers were considered lowly by British soldiers. According to religious beliefs prevalent then, anyone crossing the sea was treated as an outcast. However Indian soldiers were’* compelled to go overseas and fight battles for the British. Thus soldiers who felt their religion was at stake also shared the feelings of grief, suspicion and anger towards the British. |
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