Question

Why the revolt of 1857 called the first war of independence? What were it's immediate cause?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The immediate cause of the Indian revolt of 1857, or Sepoy mutiny, was a simingly minor change the weapons used by the British East India Company's troops. The company had upgraded the new pattern in 1853 Enfield rifle which uses greased paper cartridges.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Revolt of 1857 is called the First War of Independence as it was the first time that different sections of Indian society united and

fought as one nation to throw off the shackles

of foreign domination.

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