121k views
7 votes
What two major religions did most sepoys belong to?

User Orlanda
by
4.8k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

Most of the sepoys hoped to restore Mughal rule under Bahadur Shah. But the inhabitants of Oudh wanted their Nawab back, and the people of Jhansi wanted their old state restored. The revolt was also divided on religious lines. Most sepoys were Hindus, but other rebels were Muslims fighting a holy war.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Adoni
by
4.7k points