Question

why did the indian soldier reject the enfield rifle?​

Answer 1

Answer:

They rejected because it had pig or cow fat. So before loading the rifle into the gun, they had to open that rifle with thier mouth. So the Indians rejected it.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The cartridges of the rifle were covered with a greased paper wrapper. The sepoy had to bite off the greased wrapper before loading the cartridge (which consisted of gunpowder and an iron ball) into rifle.

News speed that the grease was made from the fat os cows and pigs. Hindus consider the cow sacred. They neither kill it nor do they eat beef. Muslims consider the pig dirty and do not eat pork. Hence, sepoys of both communities were enraged at such disrespect shown for their religious sentiments.

So, the Indian soldiers rejected the enfield rifle.

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