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explain the causes and consequences of the revolt of 1857
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes.
what is an example of the diverese political, economic, military, religious and social causes that started the revolt of 1857
Indians were upset with the Company's rule who had embarked on a project of territorial expansion and westernisation that was imposed without any regard for historical subtleties in Indian society.
was there religious issues with the revolt of 1857
Religious disquiet as the cause of rebellion underlies the work of historian William Dalrymple who asserts that the rebels were motivated primarily by resistance to the actions of the British.
was there economic issues with the revolt of 1857
Many Indians felt that the company was asking for heavy tax from the locals. This included an increase in the taxation on land.

Question: how did the revolt begin
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