Why did sir Syed write the cause s of Indian revolt?

Answer 1

Sir syed Ahmed Khan was one of the leading figures of Muslim India, and the Revolt of 1857 was the defining moment of his life. He wrote this analysis soon after he witnessed the brutal revenge the British took on Delhi once the Revolt was suppressed. His primary aim was to correct the misconception that the uprising was merely a Muslim conspiracy.

Answer 2

He wrote the "causes of Indian revolt" because the British thought that the cause of war of independence so he wrote it and pointed out the reasons: 1.the lack of representation for Indian s in the government of the country. 2.the forcible conversion to Christianity. 3.the poor management of the Indian army.