Question

4. What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857? a. The annexation of Awadh b. The rumour that cartridge of the new Enfield rifle was greased with the fat of cows and pigs C. The banning of Sati by the British d. The refusal of the British to pay pension to Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Baji Rao I

Answer 1

Answer:

the immediate cause was

(b) the rumour that enfield rifle contained greased cartridges.

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is B

Explanation:

cows are worshipped in Hindu religion

while Muslims regards pigs as impure

therefore use of that was considered as a low esstem work by the people working.

The news spread like wildfire and the whole of Bengal Army was sezied with panic