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After 1857, the British recruited more from which 'martial races'?
ABrahmins and Bhumihars
BMarathas and Tamils
CSikhs and Gurkhas
DBengalis and Biharis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sikhs and Gurkhas
With Brahmins seen as chief mutineers, new units were drawn from groups such as the Sikhs and Gurkhas.
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