Question

what were the political causes of the revolt of 1857 ? (short points)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

# The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes.

# The spark that led to a mutiny in several sepoy companies was the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle in February, 1857.

#A rumour was spread that the cartridges were made from cow and pig fat.

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Answer 2

Answer:

the British were adding cow and pig fat in the cannons while using these we should open them with the mouth the Hindus and muslims thought that their religious beliefs were disturbed . other reason is that the British were not giving enough respect to Indian Sipahis so these led to revolt of 1857