In 1857 revolt- the main part was played by the Indian soldiers because -The Indian soldiers were hated by the British rulersThe people requested the Indian soldiers to take the leadThe Indian soldiers were very much dissatisfiedAmong Indians the soldiers were the only organized group the time

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The East India Company established the British Empire in India with the help of Indian soldiers. Despite the fact that Indian soldiers were as efficient as their British counterparts, they were poorly paid, ill-fed and badly housed. British military authorities forbade the sepoys from wearing caste or sectarian marks, beards or turbans; and they showed disregard for the sentiments of the sepoys.