Question

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why is the revolt of 1857 called the first war of Independence ? what were its immediate causes?

Answer 1

It was called the first war of independence as it was the first time when all the kings peasants nobles artisans came along to fight against one common reason BRITISHERS
Its immediate causes were-
1. Rumors spread that the cartilage of the gun used by soldiers was greased with pig and cow fat.. Thus it was against the religion if both hindu and Muslims. It instantly sparked indians for the revolt

Answer 2

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THE CARTRIDGE OF THE NEW ENFIELD RIFLE HAD A GREASED PAPER COVER WHICH HAD TO BE BITTEN OFF BEFORE THE CARTRIDGE WAS LOADED INTO THE RIFLE.
IT WAS SAID THAT THE GREASE COMPOSED OF BEEF AND PIG FAT.
BOTH THE HINDU AND THE MUSLIMS ARE REFUSED TO USE THEM AS THE COW IS SACRED TO THE HINDU AND THE PIG IS DETESTABLE TO THE MUSLIMS.

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