Question

In 1824, when the sepoys were asked to go to Burma by sea route to fight for the Company, they refused to follow the order. Why?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer:

In 1824, the Sepoys were ordered to go to Buma crossing the sea to fight for East India Company. The sepoys refused to it as they believed if the cross the sea or “Kalapani” they will lose their caste and religion. They also believed that crossing seas is impure and bring bad luck. So they refused to go to Burma...

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

The Hindus believed that crossing the sea would mean that they would lose their religion and caste. In 1824, when the sepoys were told to go to Burma by the sea route they refused to follow the order. However, they agree to go by land route. For this, the sepoys were severely punished.