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The Revolt of 1857 was basically a sepoy mutiny.

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The above statement is True.
The Revolt of 1857 was a popular uprising that several rulers joined with their aims and ambitions. However, the nature of the revolt is considered to be a sepoy mutiny as:-

Sepoys started the rebellion from Meerut, who rose against the British on the cause of greased cartridges. They gave a shape of rebellion to the discontentment among the people.

Only after the sepoys rose against the British did other regions join the revolt. They utilised the opportunity to rise against the British.

The rebellion was triggered and sustained by the sepoys mainly. The majority of ordinary people remained indifferent to the revolt.

Thus, the revolt is termed "sepoy mutiny" because sepoys played a significant role in rising against the British.

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