Question

discontentment among sepoys led to the revolt of 1857. explain.

Answer 1

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The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. ... The spark that led to a mutiny in severalsepoy companies was the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle in February, 1857. A rumour was spread that the cartridges were made from cow and pig fat.
What are the main causes of the revolt of 1857 in India

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. ...

Social Causes: ...

Religious Causes: ...

Military Causes: ...

Immediate Cause:



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Answer 2

Answer:

low wages, conditions of working and the grease on the cartridges were made of a mixture of beef tallow and pork lard; eating cows, of course, is forbidden in Hinduism, while consumption of pork is in Islam