Question

what was the military cause of the revolt of 1857

Answer 1

The military cause of the Revolt of 1857:

• Low salary and poor prospects of promotion

• Disproportion between Indian and British troops

• Social distance between officers and Indian soldiers

• Loss of British prestige in Afghan War

• General Service Enlistment Act by which Indians enlisted in British Army could be sent overseas

Answer 2

-Overseas development which was against the belief of hindu in not crossing seas.

-Differences in salaries for equalmranks.

-Special provisions for european soldiers.

-Indian ranks could not rise above subedar.