Give two causes for resentment of the Sepoys (Indian soldiers) against the British.
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Mention any two grievances harboured by the Indian soldiers which created an atmosphere favourable to the Great Uprising of 1857.
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Give two reasons for the unhappiness of Indian soldiers in the British army before 1857.

Two reasons for the unhappiness of Indian soldiers in the British army before 1857 were-

1. Indians had poor prospects of promotion. All the high ranks in the army were reserved for the British only. The native sepoys could not rise above the rank of Subedar, even though their performance as a soldier was excellent.
2. Indian soldiers had low salary. The maximum pay that a subedar of the infantry could expect was less than the minimum pay of a raw English recruit. The sepoys were required to serve in areas far away from their homes without any additional allowance.