The modern educated Indians did not support the 1857 revolt because ........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

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The modern educated Indians did not support the 1857 revolt because:

They believed that the British rule would help India modernise.

They were sympathetic to the old rulers and chieftens.

They had faith in feudalistic society.

They wanted to preserve the Indian customs and traditions.

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Explanation:

The modern educated Indians did not support the revolt as they were reppelled by the rebels' appeals to superstition and their opposition to progressive social measures.
They mistakenly believed that the British rule would help India accomplish tasks of modernisation, while the rebels, led by zamindars old rulers and chieftains and other feudal elements would take the country backward.