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Answer» The following were the main causes of failure of Indians in the rising of 1857 : - The day of 31st May, 1857 was fixed for the start of revolt. But it started on 29 March. Rebels were not fully prepared for the revolt.
- Revolt did not spread in entire India.
- Unity was lacked among rebels.
- Rebels lacked means to carry on the revolt.
- Rebels were not fighting for any common objectives.
- Military generals of rebels were not capable objectives.
- Some local kingdoms helped the British to crush the revolt.
- Means of transport were under control of British.
- Intelligence system of the British was very good.
- They crushed the revolt with the help of their military.
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