Question

Why did the sepoys refuse to go to Burma by sea in 1824 as part of a military campagin?

• A. Sepoys were scared of the disease scurvy.
• B. Sepoys were afraid of the conditions in Burma because of the war.
• C. Sepoys refused to go by sea due to religious sentiments.
• D. Sepoys were not happy about the climatic conditions of Burma.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Sepoys refused to go by sea due to religious sentiments.

Indians were against the idea of crossing the sea, due to their religious beliefs. The Sepoys were asked to go to Burma in 1824. They were ready to travel to Burma by land, but the British were adamant about sending the Sepoys by sea. The Sepoys refused to do so.