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The Sepoy Rebellion was caused by

a. food shortages.
b. British insensitivity to Indian customs.
c. a tax increase.
d. a reduction in the sepoys’ salary.

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The Sepoy Rebellion was caused by "b. British insensitivity to Indian customs" since the British had implemented new cartridges that were believed to be greased with animal fat, which insulted many natives.
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