Multiple choice

What caused the Sepoy Rebellion? (1857)

  1. Mahatma Ghandi Fighting for freedom.

  2. Because Britain started a more direct control of India.

  3. Britain used pig and cow fat to grease cartridges for guns.

  4. Sepoys wanted more pay because Britain taxed them too much.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The immediate cause of the rebellion was the introduction of the Enfield rifle, which used cartridges greased with cow and pig fat. This offended both Hindu and Muslim soldiers, as cows are sacred to Hindus and pigs are considered unclean by Muslims.

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