Question

In 1857, the Hindu and Muslim refused to use new cartridges because
a) They were greased with cow and pig fat
b) they were paid less salaries
c)they were forced to go abroad on duty
d) they were ill-fed​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

This horrified the Hindu and Muslim sepoys. They would have to bite into beef or pork fat to use the new cartridges. This act, they believed, would violate their religions. ... In April 1857 at a military post near Delhi, 85 sepoy cavalrymen refused to use the new cartridges when ordered to do so.