What was a political cause of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

Question

a. India is a diverse region with many competing ethnic and religious interests.
b. A rumor spread that animal fat was being used to grease rifle cartridges, causing Muslims and Hindus to revolt.
c. The British East India Company undermined the traditional Hindu caste system
d. The British East India Company gained greater control through its doctrine of lapse.

Answer 1

The most relevant political cause of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 among the options provided is:

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

The doctrine of lapse was a policy used by the British East India Company to annex Indian states when the ruler died without a direct male heir, leading to increased resentment and resistance among Indian princes and the populace, contributing to the circumstances that led to the rebellion.

While the other options may hold some relevance to the broader context of dissent against British rule, the doctrine of lapse is directly related to political control and authority, making it a key factor in the rebellion.