Question

State the chain of events that led to the mutiny by Bengal native infantry in Meerut which later spread to the entire nation.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Mutiny proper began at Meerut on 10 May 1857. Eighty-five members of the 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry, who had been jailed for refusing to use cartridges they believed to be at odds with their religion, were broken out of prison by their comrades.