Question

On 24 April 1857 about 85 sepoys of the
at Meerut refused to use cartridges.
3 Bengal Light Cavalry [] 24 Meerut light Cavalry [iii] Punjab Regiment​

Answer 1

Answer: 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry

The sepoys refused to use the cartridges because they thought that were greased with Cow and Pig fat. They had to open the seal of the cartridges by biting it. During those time people believed that it was wrong to eat beef and pork. This incident led to the Revolt of 1857.

But nowadays nobody believes in such ideas

Answer 2

Answer:

The rumour spread that the new cartridges were coated with the fat of cows and pigs.

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