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Immediate Cause Revolt 1857 ICSE

The immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 was the introduction of the Enfield rifle, whose cartridges were rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim sepoys. The unrest began when sepoy Mangal Pandey attacked British officers, leading to a broader revolt starting in Meerut on May 10, 1857, which spread across North India. Although the revolt was ultimately unsuccessful, it marked the beginning of organized resistance against British rule.

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Immediate Cause Revolt 1857 ICSE

The immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 was the introduction of the Enfield rifle, whose cartridges were rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim sepoys. The unrest began when sepoy Mangal Pandey attacked British officers, leading to a broader revolt starting in Meerut on May 10, 1857, which spread across North India. Although the revolt was ultimately unsuccessful, it marked the beginning of organized resistance against British rule.

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Immediate Cause of the Revolt of

1857
ICSE History - Grade 10
Introduction
• While there were many long-term political,
economic, social, and military causes, a
specific incident acted as the immediate spark
for the Revolt of 1857.
The Enfield Rifle Incident
• The British introduced the new Enfield rifle.
• Its cartridges were rumored to be greased
with cow and pig fat.
• Sepoys had to bite the cartridge open with
their teeth.
• This was deeply offensive to both Hindu and
Muslim soldiers.
Reaction of the Sepoys
• Many sepoys refused to use the cartridges.
• Mangal Pandey, a sepoy at Barrackpore,
attacked British officers on March 29, 1857.
• He was arrested and hanged, which caused
unrest among other sepoys.
Outbreak at Meerut
• On May 10, 1857, sepoys at Meerut refused to
use the cartridges and were imprisoned.
• Their fellow soldiers broke into revolt,
released them, and killed British officers.
• The rebels marched to Delhi and declared
Bahadur Shah Zafar as their leader. Bahadur
Shah wrote letters to other Indian rulers,
encouraging them to rebel against the British.
Spread of the Revolt
• The revolt quickly spread to Kanpur, Lucknow,
Jhansi, and other parts of North India.
• It became a widespread movement against
British rule.
• Though ultimately unsuccessful, it marked the
beginning of organized resistance.
Conclusion
• The Enfield rifle incident served as the spark
for a rebellion brewing for decades.
• The immediate cause united soldiers and
civilians in a common cause: ending British
rule.

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