what objections did the sepoys have to the new cartridge that they were asked to us
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the sepoys belived that the cartridge of the enfeild rifle was covered with cow and pig fat so the hindu and muslim sepoys refused to use them, this led to the revolt of 1857.
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The new cartridges were suspected of being coated with the fat of cows and pigs.
Both Hindus and Muslim sepoys were offended by the introduction of these cartridges.
Their religious sentiments were affected, and this was the reason they refused to use the cartridges.
They felt that the British were trying to insult their religions.
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