R.C. Majumdar was a prominent historian who critically analyzed the 1857 Revolt. He argued that the revolt was not a pre-planned national uprising but rather a series of sporadic revolts with differing motives and goals. He specifically pointed out the absence of a unified political and military command structure, which hindered coordination and strategic planning across different rebel groups and regions.
According to R.C. Majumdar's statement, the Revolt of 1857 failed because
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Revolt of 1857 (Causes for the Failure of the Revolt)
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Answer: A. there was no unity of command in the armies of revolt
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