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प्रश्न
Explain the following statement with a reason.
There was discontent among the Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
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उत्तर
- In 1856, the British introduced the long Enfield rifle.
- To open the rifle cartridges, the men had to bite the greased covering.
- The soldiers learnt that the cartridges’ coverings contained 8% cow and pig fat.
- The Hindu and Muslim soldiers’ religious emotions were harmed, and there was discontent among them.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:
Explain any three political causes of the Revolt of 1857.
Mention any two objectives of the Indian National Army
Who were the first to revolt against the British?
Why was the ‘war of 1857’ hailed as the first war of National Independence?
What happened to the Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, after the Revolt of 1857?
“The introduction of Enfield Rifles was the major factor in causing the great upsurge of 1857.” Discuss.
Discuss about the growing unemployment under the British caused due to the 1857 revolt.
Discuss about the resentment of the rulers of the native state against the British which was a major factor of 1857 Revolt.
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Nana Saheb | (a) confiscation of jagirs |
| 2. Bentinck and Dalhousie | (b) exiled to Rangoon |
| 3. Hindu and Muslim sepoys | (c) adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II |
| 4. Bahadur Shah Zafar | (d) Tantya Tope |
| 5. Commander Of Nana Saheb | (e) greased cartridges |
In the context of the military causes of the Revolt of 1857. answer the following question:
How did the Act pass in 1856 by the British hurt the sentiments of the Hindu sepoys?
