‘Rumours and prophesies played an important role in the Revolt of 1857.’ Explain the statement with example

Question 8:‘Rumours and prophesies played an important role in the Revolt of 1857.’ Explain the statement with example

The correct answer is -i. Cartridges of the Enfield rifles -Bullets coated with the fat of cows and pigs and that biting those bullets would corrupt their caste and religion. ii. Flour-According to rumors the British had mixed the bone dust of cows and pigs into the flour that was sold in the market. iii. Chapattis -Reports came from various parts of North India that chapattis were being distributed from village to village. iv. Lota and khalasi issue- khalasi from a lower caste asked a Brahmin sepoy to give him some water from his container of water. The sepoy refused to give him his container saying that touch by a lower caste would pollute the water. v. Any other relevant point Any three points to be explained with example