Question

Describe the major causes of Revolt of 1857?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Immediate Reason of Revolt of 1857. The immediate factor was the introduction of the 'Enfield' rifle. The cartridge had to be bitten off before loading it into the gun. Indian sepoys believed that the cartridge was greased with either pig fat or made from cow fat.

Answer 2

(1) Political and administrative,

(2) Economic,

(3) Social and religious, and

(4) Military and the immediate affair of greased cartridges.