The discontent among the soldiers was a major underlying cause, stemming from issues like service conditions, pay, religious beliefs, and feelings of racial superiority displayed by British officers. The greased cartridges were the spark that directly led to the mutiny at Barrackpore and Meerut, initiating the wider revolt.
What was the first trigger for the Revolt of 1857 ?
Asked in APPSC Panchayat secretary Prelims 2016 · Topic: Revolt of 1857 (Immediate Cause: The Greased Cartridge Incident)
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