Social Sciences, asked by affrahhsamar, 2 months ago

introduction of greased cartridges

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Answered by nt1224696

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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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