Question

what were the main causes of revolt of 1857​

Answer 1

Immediate cause of the revolt of 1857

Enfield rifles- the cartridges of the Enfield rifles were rumoured to be greased with the fat of cows and pigs. Cows are sacred for Hindus and Muslims consider pigs unclean.

Answer 2

main causes of revolt of 1857 :-

• Low position of Indians in Administration.
• Doctrine of Lapse.
• Ill-treatment with Bahadur Shah Zafar.
• Annexation of Oudh.
• Biased Police and Judiciary.