Question

What was the source of discontent that was brewing in the east india company's army

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer 2

QUESTION:

The correct question should be:

What was the source of discontent that was brewing in the East India company's army?

(a) Mansions for the English

(b) Slow promotions

(c) Pittance

(d) All of the above​

ANSWER:

The source of discontent that was brewing in the East India company's army: "Mansions for the English", "Slow promotions", and "Pittance", that is, "All of the above". (option d)

• There was a huge discontent brewing in the army of East India company.
• Various reasons were there for this growing discontent while the main ones include reasons such as the white or the English soldiers got huge pay, Mansions, along with servants, compared to the Indians.
• The Indians were also angry over the issue of promotions, as they were getting slower promotions compared to the English.
• On the other hand, what the Indians were getting was just a pittance, and humiliation.
• Thus, the correct option is 'd', that is, all of the above.