Question

what is the major cause of revolt of 1857​

Answer 1

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Explanation:racism or racial discrimination was believed to be a major reason for the revolt of 1857 wherein Indians were exploited and were kept away from mixing with Europeans. The whites also started interfering in the religious and cultural affairs of Indians and tortured them as well.

Answer 2

Answer:

The major cause of revolt of 1857 was:-

Pathetic Socioeconomic Condition.

Problems of Land Revenue.

Destruction of Economy.

Low position of Indians in Administration.

Doctrine of Lapse.

Ill-treatment with Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Annexation of Oudh.

Biased Police and Judiciary.

OR

The immediate cause for the revolt of 1857 was the greased cartridges supplied to the soldiers for the new Enfield rifles. The cartridges had to be bitten off before insertion. It was rumored that the new cartridges were greased with the fats of cow and pig.

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