Under Company Rule, Indian Sepoys weren’t promoted beyond the rank of .
A
Havildar Major
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B
Jemadar
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C
Subedar
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D
Subedar Major
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Solution
The correct option is C Subedar The Company’s troops predominantly consisted of Indian Sepoys. The Sepoys were very discontent that the treatment of Indian soldiers was not at par with British soldiers. Even after years of loyal service, Indian Sepoys weren’t promoted beyond the rank of Subedar. The pay offered to Indian sepoys was also much lower than than that given to their British counterparts.