Major Religious cause of revolt in 1857?
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Measures such as abolition of sati, legalisation of widow remarriage and introduction of women's education made the orthodox Hindus extremely restless. They viewed these measures as a threat to the established social order and were convinced that the British were all set to destroy their religious beliefs.
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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 several sepoy 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.
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