What was a political cause of the Indian Rebellion of 1857? (1 point)

A rumor spread that animal fat was being used to grease rifle cartridges, causing Muslims and Hindus to

India is a diverse region with many competing ethnic and religious interests.

The British East India Company undermined the traditional Hindu caste system.

The British East India Company gained greater control through its doctrine of lapse.

revolt.

A rumor spread that animal fat was being used to grease rifle cartridges, causing Muslims and Hindus to revolt.