Multiple choice

The main reason for the Sepoy revolt (The Great Rebellion of 1857) was...

  1. Christian missionaries

  2. Unequal salaries

  3. Enfield cartridges

  4. Social reforms

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The immediate trigger for the Sepoy Rebellion was the introduction of the Enfield rifle, which used cartridges greased with animal fat (cow and pig), offending both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.