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How did the British government treat the Indian sepoys before the 1857 Revolt?

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They were racially discriminated.
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The lands owned by the Sepoys were confiscated.
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They were not promoted beyond certain designations.
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Their religious values were not respected.
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The correct options are
A They were racially discriminated.
C They were not promoted beyond certain designations.
D Their religious values were not respected.
There was a growing discontentment among the Indian Sepoys in the ranks of the Company's troops. The Indians were racially discriminated by the British. The Indian sepoys had lesser salary when compared to their British counterparts. For promotions too, British soldiers were always given preference.

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