Question

What was the immediate cause of outbreak of Revolt of 1857?

Answer 1

Answer:

A rumor was spread that the bullets of the royal Enfield gun was smeared with the fat of cow and pig. Cow was sacred for Hindus and pig was prohibited for Muslims.

This became the immediate reason.

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Answer 2

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.