Question

What were the reasons behind the Vellore Revolt?

• A. The Strict discipline, new weapons, methods and uniforms.
• B. Wearing religious mark on forehead and use of ear-rings were banned.
• C. The sepoys were always treated with racial prejudice.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

The British treated Indian sepoys as inferior. The sepoys were always treated with racial prejudice. Furthermore, The wearing religious mark on forehead and use of ear-rings were banned. The strict discipline, new weapons and uniforms did not cater to religious sentiments. All these resulted in the revolt against the British.