Question

The Lee-Enfield rifles that were given to the soldiers not become the immediate cause of the revolt.
True False​

Answer 1

Answer:

false

Explanation:  Immediate causes for the revolt: The greased cartridges supplied for the new Enfield, Rifles was the immediate cause for the mutiny. The cartridges had to be bitten off before loading.

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Explanation:

There was a rumour that the cartridges with which the rifle was loaded were smeared with grease of cows and pigs, which Hindus and Muslims considered holy. They thought that the British were trying to convert them into Christians and revolted.