Why was the Sepoy Rebellion a turning point in the history of India?
a. The British were finally rebuffed and withdrew from India.
b. The sepoys successfully pushed the British out of Bengal.
c. India came to be ruled directly by the British government.
d. It inspired the development of new weapons that did not require gunpowder.
e. All of these
ANSWER:
c
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