What was a political cause of the Indian rebellion of 1857?
A. The British East India company gained greater control through its doctrine of lapse
B. India is a diverse region with many competing ethic and religious interests
C. A rumor spread that animal fat was being used to grease rifle cartridges, causing Muslims and Hindus to revolt
D. the British East India company undermined the traditional Hindu castle system
D. the British East India company undermined the traditional Hindu caste system
The political cause of the Indian rebellion of 1857 was:
C. A rumor spread that animal fat was being used to grease rifle cartridges, causing Muslims and Hindus to revolt.
This rumor caused religious tensions and led to a widespread revolt against British rule in India.
The correct answer is C. A rumor spread that animal fat was being used to grease rifle cartridges, causing Muslims and Hindus to revolt.
To arrive at this answer, you can do the following steps:
1. Understand the context: The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Independence, was a major uprising against British colonial rule in India.
2. Analyze the options:
- Option A: The British East India company gaining greater control through its doctrine of lapse is not directly related to the political cause of the rebellion.
- Option B: India being a diverse region with many competing ethnic and religious interests is a relevant aspect, but it does not specifically address the political cause of the rebellion.
- Option C: A rumor spreading that animal fat was being used to grease rifle cartridges, causing Muslims and Hindus to revolt, refers to the religious aspect of the rebellion and serves as a political cause.
- Option D: The British East India company undermining the traditional Hindu caste system is not directly related to the political cause of the rebellion.
3. Eliminate incorrect options: By eliminating options A, B, and D, we can conclude that option C remains as the most relevant political cause of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. A rumor spread that animal fat was being used to grease rifle cartridges, causing Muslims and Hindus to revolt.