Question

in 1857 revolt the sepoys lost their faith in common people?why?

Answer 1

The Indian Rebellion of 1857had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. ... Thespark that led to a mutiny in several sepoy companies was the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for theEnfield rifle in February, 1857.A rumour was spread that thecartridges were made from cow and pig fat.

Answer 2

The spreàd of rumour that a gun released by thebritish. the the royal enfield guns were sacred of cow and pig fat lost the faith of common people.