Question

What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857?

Answer 1

1. The immediate cause was the introduction of new Enfield Riffles in the army. The top of the cartridge of this rifle was to be removed by the mouth before loading it in the rifle. The cartridges were greased by the fat of the pig and the cow.
2. The Indian sepoys believed that the British were deliberately attempting to spoil the religion of both the Hindus and the Muslims because while the Hindus revered the cow, the Muslims hated the pig.
3. The soldiers, therefore, determined to refuse their service and, ultimately revolted.
4. Thus, the primary and the immediate cause of the revolt was the use of the greased cartridges.