It started because soldiers were issued the Enfield rifle, which required soldiers to bite the ends off of lubricated cartridges in order to load the weapon. Some soldiers using these rifles believed that the grease used to lubricate them consisted of either pig or cow lard. Thus, loading the rifles would have meant religious transgression for Hind
It started because soldiers were issued the Enfield rifle, which required soldiers to bite the ends off of lubricated cartridges in order to load the weapon. Some soldiers using these rifles believed that the grease used to lubricate them consisted of either pig or cow lard. Thus, loading the rifles would have meant religious transgression for Hindus and Muslims. For 10 points—thus began what 1857 mutiny against British rule in India?
It started because soldiers were issued the Enfield rifle, which required soldiers to bite the ends off of lubricated cartridges in order to load the weapon.
{Sepoy} Mutiny