5 Questions
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?
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?
Crimean War
What caused the sepoys to become infuriated regarding the lubricated cartridges for the Enfield guns?
Rumors that cow and pig fat was used to lubricate the cartridges.
Where did the 1857 uprising begin?
Meerut
Test your knowledge on how European colonial powers such as the British, French, and Portuguese exploited fragmented political systems to increase their dominance and capture territories. Learn about the divide and conquer strategy used by colonial powers during the era of European colonial influence.
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