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Rumors about the cartridges of which of the following rifles were greased with the fat of cow and pig caused an uproar among the soldiers?

Rumors about the cartridges of which of the following rifles were greased with the fat of cow and pig caused an uproar among the soldiers? Correct Answer <span style="">Enfield Rifle</span>

The correct answer is Enfield Rifle.

Key Points

  • The incident of the greased cartridges was a major cause for the Revolt of 1857.
  • An uprising in the several sepoy companies was sparked by the issue of gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield Rifle.
  • The cartridges of the Enfield Rifle were greased with the fat of cow and pig.
  • This incident hurt the sentiments of the Hindu and Muslim soldiers.
  • Thus, this incident became a major cause of the Revolt of 1857.

 Thus, we can say that the rumours about the cartridges of Enfield Rifle being greased with the fat of cow and pig caused an uproar among the soldiers.

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