what was the immediate cause of Revolt 1857
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-the immediate cause of revolt act 1857 was the the British introduced the Enfield rifle, the soldiers had to bite off the wrapper before loading the cartridge into the rifle.
- news spread that the grease used was cow or pig fat. since cows are holy to hindus and pigs are considered unclean by the muslims both the hindus and muslims started to revolt.
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.introduction of 'The Enfield Riffle' in 1856 to train the indian soldiers
. Use of greased cartridges made from the fat of cows and pigs
.This hurt the religious sentiments of indian soldiers & they refused to use these cartridges
.When indian soldiers were forced to use them the revolted against it
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. Use of greased cartridges made from the fat of cows and pigs
.This hurt the religious sentiments of indian soldiers & they refused to use these cartridges
.When indian soldiers were forced to use them the revolted against it
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