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
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D. the British East India company undermined the traditional Hindu caste system