HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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Question
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Indians soldiers were forced to use pig and cow products
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Sepoys wanted a raise
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Sepoys were tired of British racism
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Indian soldiers were asked to shoot other Indians
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Detailed explanation-1: -Matters came to a head following the introduction of the Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle. Rumours spread that the cartridges for the new rifle were greased with pig and cow fat. This made them offensive to both Muslims and Hindus, and added weight to existing concerns about forced conversion to Christianity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The question of promotion and pay was the grievest cause of discontent among soldiers before the revolt of 1857.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Revolt of 1857 eventually broke out over the incident of greased cartridges. A rumour spread that the cartridges of the new enfield rifles were greased with the fat of cows and pigs. Before loading these rifles the sepoys had to bite off the paper on the cartridges. Both Hindu and Muslim sepoys refused to use them.