Answer by Prioktan 918
Answer 1
because of the British colonial policy of "divide and rule," so
there would not be a mass uprising against their colonizer but
instead against each other.
Answer 2
The hatreds between Hindus and Muslims preceded the arrival of the
British and were brought about by the two communities fighting for
political power and resources. Historically, Muslims were rarely
under Hindu authorities, but Hindus were under Islamic authorities
for numerous centuries. As a result of having more power for
longer, Muslims are responsible for more of the grievances that
have caused Hindu-Muslim hatreds.
One of the most prevalent causes of these hatreds were forcible
conversions and conversions by choice. Depending on the Muslim
ruler of India, there were events of forcible conversion, but this
was not consistent. King Aurangzeb is well-known in India for this
act as well as destroying major Hindu Temples such as the Kashi
Vishwanath temple, Kesava Deo temple and Somnath temple. His
grandfather, Akbar the Great was known for permitting the free and
equal practice of religion. However, the majority of Islamic
converts in India came from the Untouchable and Sudra Hindu Castes
who never would have had a chance to be well-treated in Hindu
society. However, in Islam all men were equal before God, making
conversion an escape from this social suppression. This was
welcomed by the lower classes, but angered the Hindu elites.
Another cause of these hatreds are the numerous wars between the
Maharajas of India who would identify as representing Hindus or
Muslims against other Maharajas who were of the other religion.
Another cause of these hatreds was the disrespect of Muslims
towards Hindu methods of worship and idolatry.
