What incident sparked the sepoy mutiny and why did it fail?

Answer 1

The Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was sparked by the introduction of the new Enfield rifle, which required soldiers to bite off the ends of cartridges rumored to be greased with animal fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim sepoys. The rebellion ultimately failed due to a lack of unified leadership, inadequate coordination among various factions, and the overwhelming military power of the British Empire, which was able to regroup and suppress the uprising effectively. Additionally, the disunity among Indian princes and the absence of widespread support contributed to its failure.