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Explain the discontent and disaffection in the Bengal Army that lead to the First War of Independence in 1857.
Revolt 1857
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- The name 'Bengal army' was a misnomer, because Bengal had nothing to do with the personnel of the army.
- The sepoys and officers of the Bengal army were mainly high-caste Hindus of Awadh.
- During Anglo-Afghan war (1839-1842), they had to cross the Sindhu and go outside India.
- They very much disliked it because they thought that sea voyage was forbidden by their religion.
- In 1844, some Bengal regiments refused to serve in Sindhu till extra allowances were given to them.
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