what were the condition that led to the revolt of 1857?
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The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. A mutiny in several sepoy companies of the Bengal army was sparked by the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle February, 1857. A rumor was spread that the cartridges were made from cow and pig fat.
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- Economic Causes: The most important cause of popular discontent was the British policy of economically exploiting India.
- Political Causes: The British policy of territorial annexations led to the displacement of a large number of rulers and chiefs.
- Social Causes
- Religious Causes
- Military Causes
- Immediate Cause.
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