Question

Describe the causes that led to the first war of independence in 1857

Answer 1

Answer:

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 Enfield rifle in February 1857.A rumour was spread that the cartridges were made from low and pig fat. That made the armies angry. In a few duration, the mutiny spread and led to the first war of independence in 1857.