Q. What were the grievances of the Indian soldiers on the eve of rising of 1857 A.D. ?

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The Indian sepoys had greatly contributed to the growth of the British empire in Indiabut their conditions of service were deplorable. They were given very low salaries and allowances as compared to the British soldiers. The Indian sepoy had no scope of promotion above the rank of a Subedar. Under such conditions, the Indian soldiers rose in revolt against the British rule.