Indian History·Key Changes
Military Causes — Key Changes
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| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service Enlistment Act | 1856 | Mandated that all new military recruits must agree to serve anywhere including overseas, violating Hindu caste laws about crossing seas and creating religious anxiety among sepoys | Created two-tier system within regiments, heightened religious tensions, and demonstrated Company's disregard for sepoy traditions, contributing directly to 1857 revolt |