Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following clues:

  • It occurred in 1806.
  • Sepoys protested against interference in their social and religious practices.
  • The replacement of the turban by a leather cockade contributed to discontent.
  • The rebels raised the flag of the ruler of Mysore.

Which event is described above?

  1. Bengal sepoy mutiny
  2. Vellore Mutiny
  3. Barrackpore mutiny
  4. Sholapur mutiny
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