The immediate cause for the Mutiny was

A. Doctrine of Lapse

B. The Social Legislation of 1856

C. The Episode of the Greased Cartridges

D. The fear of me Indians that they would be converted to Christianity

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The immediate cause of the revolt was the introduction of the new Enfield rifle and the greased cartridge. In loading the rifle the sepoy before inserting the cartridge had to bite off its top. It was believed that the grease was made out of the fats of cows and pigs.