Question

Mention the immediate reason for the revolt of 1857.

Answer 1

Answer:

the introduction of enfield rifles in the army was the immediate cause because To load the rifle, sepoys had to bite the cartridge open to release the powder. The grease used on these cartridges was rumoured to be made of beef and pork which angered the hindu and the muslims in the army.

Answer 2

The immediate cause of the revolt was the introduction of the new Enfield rifle and the greased cartridge. In loading the rifle the sepoy before inserting the cartridge had to bite off its top. Mangal Pandey on 29th March 1857, killed senior officers on parade and started the revolt.