Question

What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857?Answer the given question in one or two sentences.

Answer 1

The Indian Rebellion of 1857had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. ... 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.

Answer 2

The enfield rifle which was greased with the fat of cows and pigs.This had to be bit open.this hurt the religous feelings of the hindus and muslims.An indian solider named mangal pandey disscused about this and started the revolt.this is also known as the first struggle of freedom.