Question

What was the incidence that triggered the mutiny (Immediate Cause)? Answer in 5 points. It is a 5 marks question

Answer 1

Answer:

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. An uprising in several sepoy companies of the Bengal army was sparked by the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle February, 1857.