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Why did the 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry refuse to accept new cartridges? |
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Cartridges of Enfield Rifle, which were rumoured to be coated with the fat of pigs and cows were the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857. The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry refused to accept the new cartridges primarily because they believed that the cartridges were coated with the fat of cows and pigs. This belief offended the religious sentiments of both Hindu and Muslim sepoys, as consuming such animal fat was against their respective religious practices. Therefore, the correct option is: Because cartridges were coated with the fat of cows and pigs. |