Question

What was the immediate cause of outbreak of Revolt of 1857?

• A. The mass conversion of Hindus to Christianity.
• B. The introduction of Enfield rifles in the army.
• C. The salary cut in the army by the British.
• D. The oppressive land revenue policy declared by Britishers in Awadh.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The introduction of Enfield rifles in the army.

The sepoy mutiny was a widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–58. A rumour spread among the sepoys that the grease used to lubricate the cartridges was a mixture of pigs’ and cows’ lard. This had hurt both Hindus' and Muslims' religious sentiments which was one of the immediate causes of the sepoy mutiny of 1857.