Political causes of the revolt of 1857

The Indian rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising in India in 1857-58 against the rule of the British East India company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British crown.

d) the constitution rights of native americans and their right to self-government on reservations

adopted the practice of proskynesis, a persian court custom that involved bowing down and kissing the hand of others, depending on their rank.