Which of the following was the immediate cause of the great revolt of 1857?

Q. Which of the following was the immediate cause of the great revolt of 1857?
Answer: Introduction of Enfield rifle
Notes: The cartridge of the Enfield rifle contained beef and pig fat. One had to bite the cartridge before using it. That is why the sepoys were fearful of losing their religion. It was the immediate cause of the great revolt of 1857.

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