Question

what was the general pattern of revolt of 1857

Answer 1

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.

It was started in merut military camp. Indian soldiers in british army are the 1st to start this revolt happened. Mangal pandey his soldiers are the 1st spark of this Riot of 1857. it was started by sepoys of barrackpore and meerut.


the main causes of revolt:

Economic Causes: The most important cause of popular discontent was the British policy of economically exploiting India. ...

Political Causes: The British policy of territorial annexations led to the displacement of a large number of rulers and chiefs. ...

Social Causes: ...

Religious Causes: ...

Military Causes: ...

Immediate Cause


The Revolt or uprising of 1857 was a valiant effort by disgruntled Indian sepoys to overthrow the colonial power from Indian shores, however, it ended in failure. The reasons for the failure of the 1857 Revolt are many and can be grouped into Administrative, Military and Political causes.