Question

At the time of Revolt of 1857, why were the cartridges greased with fats of cows and pigs?
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Answer 1

Many sepoys believed that the cartridges that were standard issue with the new rifle were greased with lard (pork fat) which was regarded as unclean by Muslims and tallow (cow fat) which angered the Hindus as cows were equal to a goddess to them.

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