Why did the sepoys of Meerut regiment refuse to use the new cartridges
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The British introduced new enfiles rifles which used cartridges heavily greases with the animal fat of cow or pig
The cartridges had to be bitten off before loading . This went against the religious sentiments of the Hindus and Muslims
This is why the sepoys refused to use the cartridges
The cartridges had to be bitten off before loading . This went against the religious sentiments of the Hindus and Muslims
This is why the sepoys refused to use the cartridges
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