Question

which rumour sparked off revolt of 1857​

Answer 1

Answer:

gunpowder cartridges

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. An uprising in several sepoy companies of the Bengal army was sparked by the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle February, 1857. The cartridges were rumoured to have been made from cow and sow fat.

Answer 2

Answer:

the enfield rifle which had rumours that it was greased with pig and cow which had to be teared off. in Koran pork is probihited and cow is worshipped in Hindu religion. this hit the religious sects of both Hindu and muslim