Rumours and prophecies played a part in moving people to action before the Revolt of 1857.” Write any of the two rumours or prophecies in this regard.
There spread a rumor that the British had mixed bone dust of cows and pigs into the flour which was sold in the market. A prophecy was made that on the centenary of the Battle of Plassey, on 23rd June 1857, the British rule would come to an end.
