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Why did the sepoys refuse to go to Burma by the sea route in 1824?
Why did the sepoys refuse to go to Burma by the sea route in 1824?
- They had family obligations in their villages.
- They were concerned about the weather conditions during that time of the year.
- They were afraid of losing their religion and caste beliefs. (correct)
- They were protesting against the Company's new rules on employment.
What was the consequence of the sepoys' refusal to go to Burma by sea in 1824?
What was the consequence of the sepoys' refusal to go to Burma by sea in 1824?
- They were severely punished. (correct)
- They were given a choice to retire early.
- They were awarded medals for their bravery.
- They were promoted to higher ranks.
How did the Company ensure that its new recruits were willing to serve overseas?
How did the Company ensure that its new recruits were willing to serve overseas?
- By passing a law requiring new recruits to agree to serve overseas if needed. (correct)
- By offering higher pay for overseas assignments.
- By promoting only those who showed interest in serving overseas.
- By providing special training for foreign missions.
What was a significant reason for the anger spreading among the sepoys in response to what was happening in the countryside?
What was a significant reason for the anger spreading among the sepoys in response to what was happening in the countryside?
Why did the issue of going overseas for the Company become a significant concern among the sepoys?
Why did the issue of going overseas for the Company become a significant concern among the sepoys?
Why did Nana Saheb plead to be given his father's pension after his father's death?
Why did Nana Saheb plead to be given his father's pension after his father's death?
What was one of the reasons for the annexation of Awadh by the Company in 1856?
What was one of the reasons for the annexation of Awadh by the Company in 1856?
Why did Governor-General Dalhousie announce that after Bahadur Shah Zafar's death, his family would be shifted out of the Red Fort in Delhi?
Why did Governor-General Dalhousie announce that after Bahadur Shah Zafar's death, his family would be shifted out of the Red Fort in Delhi?
What were some of the reasons for discontent among Indian sepoys employed by the Company?
What were some of the reasons for discontent among Indian sepoys employed by the Company?
Why did many peasants and zamindars in the countryside lose the lands they had tilled for generations?
Why did many peasants and zamindars in the countryside lose the lands they had tilled for generations?
What did Governor-General Canning decide regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar's descendants?
What did Governor-General Canning decide regarding Bahadur Shah Zafar's descendants?
