Which issue acted as the immediate trigger for the uprising that began in 1857?
Introduction of the Enfield rifle with cartridges feared to contain animal fat.
The Revolt of 1857 had many long-term political, economic and social causes, but its immediate spark was the introduction of the new Enfield rifle.
The cartridges for this rifle had to be bitten open, and it was rumoured that they were greased with the fat of cows and pigs, offending the religious sentiments of both Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
This led to the refusal of Mangal Pandey and other soldiers to use the cartridges, igniting the uprising at Meerut.
Hence, the immediate trigger was the introduction of the Enfield rifle with cartridges feared to contain animal fat.
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__________ , popularly known as ‘Ali Gauhar’, was defeated in the Battle of Buxar.
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I. The Revolt of 1857 spread mainly in northern India.
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Who among the following did not help the British during the Revolt of 1857?
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