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प्रश्न
“The introduction of Enfield Rifles was the major factor in causing the great upsurge of 1857.” Discuss.
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उत्तर
Introduction of Enfield Rifles:
(i) The cartridges were greased with fats of pigs and cows. The sepoys had to remove the greased covers of the cartridges with their teeth, before loading them into the rifles.
(ii) Hindus and Muslims thought it to be a attempt to defile their religion.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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State whether the following is true or false:
The Doctrine of Lapse was abolished after the Revolt.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
When and where did the Revolt of 1857 begin?
Give a reason why:
Indian artisans, weavers, and craftsmen lost their means of livelihood.
The East India Company’s territorial power began to increased rapidly in India after which of the following Battles?
