Question

What were the immediate causes of the revolt of 1857

Answer 1

The immediate cause of the revolt was the introduction of the new Enfield rifle and the greased cartridge. In loading the rifle the sepoy before inserting the cartridge had to bite off its top. It was believed that the grease was made out of the fats of cows and pigs............So,the muslims and hindu burst into anger..........
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