Answer:
Many economic problems led to the Revolt: The land revenue policies introduced by the British led to devastation of the peasants. They lost their lands to the zamindars and became mere tenants. Peasants became destitute. Also, many famines occurred during this period and this added to the woes of the peasants. The Industrial Revolution in Europe has adverse effects on the Indian economy. Indian handicrafts completely collapsed and the craftsmen were impoverished due to unemployment. The patronage the artisans received from the Indian rulers came to an end because their dominions were annexed. The British confiscated the lands and properties of many landlords especially those of Awadh. These very disgruntled landlords became leaders of the Revolt. Thousands of officials and soldiers became jobless when the native states were annexed. Naturally, the disbanded soldiers were full of resentment and were seeking an opportunity to strike at the British who had deprived them of their livelihood.
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