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What legislation was passed in 1856 that led to animosity towards the British people among the sepoys?
What legislation was passed in 1856 that led to animosity towards the British people among the sepoys?
General Service Enlistment Act
Why did the Indian troops start to feel their future was in danger in relation to recruitment of Gurkhas and Sikhs?
Why did the Indian troops start to feel their future was in danger in relation to recruitment of Gurkhas and Sikhs?
Due to the raising of irregular forces in Punjab and other frontier areas.
What event severely undermined the morale of British soldiers in India due to the failure of British troops?
What event severely undermined the morale of British soldiers in India due to the failure of British troops?
Crimean War
What caused the sepoys to become infuriated regarding the lubricated cartridges for the Enfield guns?
What caused the sepoys to become infuriated regarding the lubricated cartridges for the Enfield guns?
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Where did the 1857 uprising begin?
Where did the 1857 uprising begin?
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