Question

The Sepoy Rebellion was caused by

British insensitivity to Indian customs.
food shortages.
a tax increase.
a reduction in the Sepoys' salary.

Answer 1

You can say that all these are the causes, however the immediate cause was the introduction of the Enfield Rifles in the Bengal Regiment.

Answer 2

so which one would that be ?

Answer 3

The best among these would be Insensitivity to Indian Customs....relating to Dalhousie's Doctrine of Lapse.

Answer 4

Thanks