Sepoys were Indian troops who
a. fought against the nawabs.
b. were hired and trained to protect European companies' warehouses.
c. fought for Hindu India against the Muslims.
d. fought against the British in India.
e. fought to end French occupation of Bengal.
ANSWER:
b
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