Why were people dissatisfied with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s?

Reasons for Dissatisfaction with British Rule (1870s-1880s):

1. Economic Exploitation: British policies favored colonial economic interests, leading to the exploitation of Indian resources and high land taxes.

2. Social Discrimination: Racial discrimination by the British led to social division and resentment among Indians.

3. Agricultural Distress: Policies like the Permanent Settlement resulted in rural distress, impoverishing farmers and causing indebtedness.

4. Lack of Political Representation: Indians were excluded from key decision-making bodies, leading to discontent over the absence of Indian representation.

5. Cultural Erosion: Promotion of Western education and neglect of indigenous culture caused dissatisfaction due to cultural erosion.

6. Military Grievances: The discontent among Indian soldiers over service conditions and discriminatory treatment persisted from the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.

These grievances collectively fueled widespread discontent among Indians towards British rule, paving the way for the growth of the Indian nationalist movement.