With reference to the 1857 revolt consider the following statements. 1] In major towns like Lucknow, Kanpur and Bareilly, moneylenders and the rich also became the objects of rebel wrath. 2] The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry had refused to accept the new cartridges in early May. 3] Captain Hearsey of the Awadh Military Police was hanged by his Indian subordinates during the mutiny. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 2 only The revolt of 1857 was a major uprising in India against the British East India Company rule. It is also known as the Indian Mutiny or the Sepoy Mutiny. The revolt started when the sepoys of the 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry refused to accept the new cartridges to be used in the riffles as the cartridges were to be opened using mouth.The soldiers suspected the use of cow and pig fat in them that hurt the religious sentiments of Hindu and Muslim soldiers. Captain Hearsey of the Awadh Military Police was given protection by his Indian subordinates during the mutiny. In major towns like Lucknow, Kanpur and Bareilly, moneylenders and the rich also became the objects of rebel wrath.