Question

Describe immediate cause of the revolt 1857

Answer 1

Causes of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. ... The spark that led to a mutiny in several sepoy companies was the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle in February, 1857.    Economic causes --- in 1774 louis XVl of the kings ascended the throne of france . Under his accession the new king found an empty treasury long years of war had drained the financial resources of france

Answer 2

Economic Causes: The most important cause of popular discontent was the British policy of economically exploiting India.
Political Causes: The British policy of territorial annexations led to the displacement of a large number of rulers and chiefs.