Describe briefly the immediate cause of the revolt
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In 1857, a new Enfield rifle was introduced
in the army.
• To prevent the iron cartridge from rusting,
it was smeared with grease.
• Before loading it, one end of the cartridge
had to be bitten off.
• It was rumoured that the grease used
was the fat of cows and pigs. For Hindus,
a cow is a sacred animal and Muslims are
prohibited from eating the flesh of pig so
the soldiers refused to bite the cartridge.
• Mangal Panday, who led the revolt, was
hanged.
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