Question

why did indian soldiers in the british army revolt

and what is the meaning of oppressed

Answer 1

Indian soldiers in the British army rebel because:

​a. Indian soldiers were ill treated, given less wages, not given higher ranks as compared to the British soldiers.
b. Their foreign service allowance was withdrawn due to which there was a major cut in the salaries.
c. They were not allowed to use any religious symbols.
d. Incident of greased cartridges, which was greased with cow and pig fat and this was against the religious sentiments of both Hindus and Muslims soldiers.

Oppression implies brutal exercise of power, unjust treatment being meted to people.