Which of the following is the cause of the revolt of 1857 ?

A. Indian soldiers were paid low salaries

B. Jhansi was annexed owing to the doctrine of lapse.

C. Partition of Bengal

D. Jallianawala Bagh Massacre

E. Heavy taxation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A, B and E only

The correct answer is option (2) : A, B and E only