Question

what were the immediate causes of first war of India​

Answer 1

Answer:

The major immediate cause of the first war of independence was Rifles. When the British were in control, the Indian appointed soldiers were inferior and had to use the Enfield rifle in which the cartridge was rumored to be of cow and pig fat, which was outrageous for both Hindus and Muslims.

Answer 2

Answer:

The immediate cause was the introduction of Enfield rifles. There was a rumor that the cartridges to be used for the rifles were greased with the fat of cows and pigs. This sparked off the Mutiny.